The Good Life According To Jesus
Wednesday, January 08
Time To Challenge Ourselves:
The pursuit of “the good life” is something we’re all familiar with. Whether it’s chasing career success, accumulating wealth, or cultivating perfect relationships, our world offers a clear picture of what “good” looks like. But what if the version of “the good life” we’re chasing is completely upside down? What if the true good life doesn’t look anything like the glossy advertisements, social media feeds, or the desires whispered by our culture?
The Sermon on the Mount isn’t just for ancient Israel; it’s a call to us today. If we take Jesus seriously, we must ask ourselves: What does the good life really look like? Do our lives align with the values of God’s Kingdom, or are we living according to the world’s version of success and fulfillment?
The Sermon on the Mount isn’t just for ancient Israel; it’s a call to us today. If we take Jesus seriously, we must ask ourselves: What does the good life really look like? Do our lives align with the values of God’s Kingdom, or are we living according to the world’s version of success and fulfillment?
Sit With These Questions:
- What characterizes the “good life” to you?
- How does the world define the good life? And how does that differ from the Kingdom of God?
- If living a Kingdom of God life is grounded in the teachings of Jesus, the life He lived, and the spiritual disciplines he practiced, what adjustments am I invited to make?
- If a Kingdom life is developed and nurtured through a see-and-do method, what do I need to look for more of and mimic from Jesus?
- Is my life being nourished by the values of the Kingdom of God, a life filled with love for God and others, or by another kingdom?