Jesus called on people to change from a life, politics, and religion that was captive to cultural conformity to a radically new way of thinking, seeing, and living. It involved turning one’s back on the past: former values, past beliefs, and previous lifestyles. Far from fitting in, the Way of Jesus would set one apart. And he said that the transformation could be costly, even costing one’s life.
- reshape your life
- transform your mind
- deny yourself
- give up everything
- seek God’s reign
- count the cost
- take up your cross
reshape your life