Would you have followed Jesus, If you were born back then?

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I’ve noticed even in today’s world, there are still “lost sheeps” that do not believe that Jesus was the Messiah. Why?

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Being the way, I was in this life if I was the same person back then, I don’t honestly know, being a pagan leader in those days I would have been in a position of authority and power would I have given that up if He called my name? probably but the circumstances would be much different then.

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yes i would have followed jesus

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Thank for being honest @BetterDays it takes guts.

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Always, honesty is the best policy regardless,
even when the truth hurts, or isn’t what we want to hear or say, it’s whats needed

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There is a cost. There is always a cost. Jesus made it clear in Luke 9:23 that to follow Him, one must “deny himself, take up his cross daily, and follow Me.” This means being willing to bear the cross — facing persecution, hardship, and even death — for His sake. In Luke 14:26-33, He uses the parables of the builder and the king to stress that disciples must count the cost before committing. This includes renouncing all that one has, giving up family ties, and being willing to suffer for the gospel’s sake.

Peter

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I don’t know. I would like to think that I would, but how can you know? I think of it the same way I think about death. I pray that I will know Jesus’ presence, His peace, and be ready, but I also know that it’s Him who can make that reality in me and so I pray for it. I know how I want to react, but will I? I can’t second guess myself because I’ve seen how I am at other times.
I also believe that I was born into this time by God’s will. This is my place in His larger scheme. In some ways the question seems irrelevant. A ‘what if’ question that will never happen so why consider it? But it’s also a question that makes you think outside the question itself and leads to other thoughts.
I am alive now. It brings to mind, ‘Now is the accepted time. Today is the day of salvation.’

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Interesting question to ponder. It certainly gets me thinking about how committed I am to Jesus today. Would I have been able to see past the socio-political dynamics of the day and see Jesus for who he really was (is)? I hope the eyes of my heart would be open to that, but either way, it’s convicting to ponder.

I think it’s so easy to read scripture and see the Pharisees as the bad guys—I mean, they are—their hearts are hard, but they are not the “other.” There’s a good chance I would have allowed envy and personal status to get in the way of truly seeing and knowing God in the flesh. I still do this today—thank God for his grace!

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Thank you, for your reply. You’re absolutely right. Even, Jesus disciples faced hardship while following him. We face hardship in our lives everyday, but I could say it ain’t nothing compared to what Jesus went through. Amen.

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Thank you, for your honesty. I can understand why the question may seem irrelevant. But, truly I ask you my friend just think about it. Even, in today’s world, where we now have the holy scriptures available to us at any time, the “lost sheep” still question his existnce. Haven’t you ever wonder, if you were born back in time @Bestill which side you would’ve been? among the believers or non-believers. Think about my friend, truly.

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Wow! your reply really hits home, for me. You’re right. Even, with the scripture at our disposal advising us of what we “shall do and not do” we still go the opposite.

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