Of the many books included in the Bible, the gospels are the most popular among believers. These biographies of Christ tell of his divine nature, mysterious birth, miracles performed by him, painful death, wonderful resurrection and ascension. For those who accept the teachings of Christ, these books become a guideline in spiritual pursuit.
You will need
- Gospels of Luke, Matthew, Mark, John.
Instruction manual
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To start living the gospel, study the earthly path of Jesus Christ described in the Bible. The Bible includes four canonical gospels officially adopted in Christianity. These are the gospels of Matthew, Luke, Mark, and John. Despite the fact that the authorship of all these books by serious scholars is being questioned, it is generally accepted that they reflect the basic precepts of Christ.
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Make it a point to turn to the gospels from time to time. Even if you have read the biography of Jesus more than once, you can miss the important points that are hidden in these letters. Read and re-read the gospels regularly and carefully. Otherwise, life according to the gospel will only resemble the observance of the so-called universal values, many of which are only distantly related to the teaching of the Christian church.
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Recognize that living the gospel is not a competition for the title of best. Each person is individual and comes to the idea of the existence of Christ in his own way. Often, the path to understanding the essence of Christianity lies through doubt and uncertainty. Acquaintance with the facts described in the gospels, confirmed by eyewitness accounts, strengthens the spirit of those who are at the very beginning of spiritual development.
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When reading the gospel, pay attention to the moral principles that Christ preached to his listeners and disciples. The commandments of Jesus are most fully reflected in the famous Sermon on the Mount, which was included in the gospel of Matthew. This collection of moral standards should be part of your life if you decide to start living the gospel.
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Faced with the next moral choice with which worldly life is full, remember how Christ advised to act in a given situation. Always remember the golden rule that states: do with others as you would like them to do with you. In this central position of the moral and ethical doctrine, called Christianity, a deep philosophical meaning is hidden. By following this New Testament principle, you will make your life filled with moral content that goes through every gospel.
