Discipleship

Definitions

• Word for disciple and discipline come from the same Latin root discipulus, which means pupil
  • Emphasizes practice or exercise
• Discipleship is primarily obedience to the Savior (1)
• Discipleship is forsaking anything that is not good for us (1)
• A pupil or learner (2)
• The 12 Apostles (2)
• All followers of christ (2)
• Discipleship is the journey, not an end state
  • Our true claim as disciples comes when we can say with certainty that His ways have become our ways (1)

Character Traits of a True Disciple of Christ

• Self-discipline
• Self-control
• Self-mastery
• Forsake pursuit of worldly things
• Carry the cross daily
  • Follow His commandments and build up His Church on this earth
• Disciples of Christ preach His gospel
  • Stems from the desire to inform others about Christ and His Goodness
• faith
• hope
• charity
• Willingness to do literally anything for the Savior (3)
  • Shows complete trust in Him

References

• Discipleship: Jan 2021
• Whom Seekest Thou? - July 2023