Gal.2

What does it mean to "live for Christ?" Many of us would claim to do this, but what does that really look like?

Paul said, "I am crucified with Christ and I no longer live!" He thought about "his life" as being done when he placed his faith in Christ. His "new life" was to be lived totally for the gospel; A life of faith not works. It was a life of learning to be "in relationship" with God and wanting only His approval.

Living for Jesus is learning to love Him and express His love to others. The gospel tears down racial, cultural and socioeconomic barriers. It is pleasing to Jesus to love every person the same regardless of these things.

This is not an easy truth to live out. Even Peter, James and John struggled. And I am confident even Paul did at times. As a person, any person, it is hard to live in relationship with God!