What Compels You to Live for Christ?

When we come to Christ, we agree to deny ourselves and our selfish desires (Matthew 16:24).

Second Corinthians 5:10-15 explains why and how we do this: because “Christ’s ♥ love ♥ compels us.”

“He died for everyone so that those who receive his new life will no longer live for themselves. Instead, they will live for Christ.” 2 Corinthians 5:15  

Living for Christ means:
 
We live in Christ so we can bear fruit (John 15:4).

We gain strength through Christ (Philippians 4:13).

We live for Christ's purposes, not our own (Ephesians 2:10). 

We do everything with Christ in mind (Colossians 3:23).

We obey Christ's commands (John 14:15). 

We don't do these things out of guilt. 

We don't do them as a duty. 

We don't do them hesitantly or halfheartedly.

We do them for the best reason of all: ♥ for love ♥ because Christ's love amazes us, empowers us, sustains us, and compels us. 

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For more encouragement, see We Can't Exaggerate and 5 Duties of Christian Warriors.

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