The call to follow Jesus is affirmed through His authority in Scripture and the clear example of His sacrificial life.
Jesus commands His followers to 'Follow thou me,' establishing His authority in directing our lives. The truth of this call is affirmed throughout the New Testament, where Jesus lived a perfect life, carried our sins, and demonstrated ultimate obedience to the Father. The reliability of following Him is further reinforced in Hebrews 12:2, which encourages believers to keep their eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith. The personal and transformative nature of following Christ is evidenced by the grace He imparts, enabling us to do His will amid life's challenges, thereby affirming the truth of His call.
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