I presented a message last night to our young adult group titled “Following Jesus” based off the passage of Scripture at John 8.1-11 (The woman caught in adultery).

One of the things I talked about was the difference between believing in Jesus and following Jesus.

Believing is about WHAT you decide is the truth.  It’s mental, logical:  What does the evidence say?  Who can make the best argument?  What is true?  What is real?

Following is WHO you decide is worthy of your life.  It’s honor, worship:  Who is guiding your life?  Who do you imitate?  Engage with?  Moved by?

I believe in gravity, but it’s not worthy of my life.

I support the argument for the theory of relativity, but my life is not lived in worship to it.

I’m convinced that there are electrons and protons swirling around me in this room, but it doesn’t guide me.  My life is not moved by it.

Jesus invites us to follow Him

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