Mentally prepared to live for Jesus
I Peter 4:1-6
If someone asked you how to live their life for Jesus what would you tell them? Many of us would emphasize the importance of prayer, bible study, and church attendance. We might even talk to them about various spiritual disciplines such as fasting. However, there is a strong likelihood that we would neglect to encourage a new believer to mentally prepare to live for Jesus and yet mental preparation can make all the difference.
I. Living for Jesus is a daily choice to live like Jesus. vs 1
A. We choose to endure suffering
B. We remember our purpose
II. Living for Jesus is a daily choice to deny yourself. vs 2
A. We choose the will of God.
B. We deny the flesh.
III. Living for Jesus is a daily choice to love what Jesus loves. vs 3-5
A. We choose to die to our old way of life.
B. We prepare ourselves to endure criticism.
IV. Living for Jesus is a daily choice to walk in Faith. vs 6
A. We choose to live for our future reward.
