Paradigm 23: Discipleship and philosophy of life
Edmund Chan says that discipleship is a "passionate following after Jesus". It is not a programme to take, but a life to be lived. Chan says that life is a: 1. Laboratory where we apply biblical principles to good and bad events in the real world to see the benefits of applied truth. 2. Learning pilgrimage where we glean insights, truths and principles for transformed living. We are always growing in authentic discipleship.We learn from failures, adventures, breakthroughs and inner-life challenges. 3. Leverage where real-life application of truth allows us to live a deeper and fuller life. We grow in usefulness for the Kingdom. 4. Legacy where we pass on our hard-earned lessons to the next generation. This is not only a gift to them, but a gift back to God who gave us life. We are meant to learn Christlike wisdom - to become like our Lord in His character and right application of truth to situations of daily life. We learn this by 'trial and error', but not in t