In today’s society we can see many images of discipleship. In our work place, schools and communities. Today we can see people acting out the qualities I have discussed in my previous piece of work. It is people of all religions or no religion that can act out the qualities of discipleship. Discipleship doesn’t automatically mean taking a vow of poverty or going on a pilgrimage. We can be worthy of the title of a disciple of Jesus and the church in the way we live. It is the small things that discipleship is all about. In my essay I will be talking about different areas of living in today’s society and being disciples of the church. Discipleship is not just in Mark’s gospel but also in “our” lives. In my essay I will be talking about the areas that are involved in today’s discipleship teaching.
The people of today may find it difficult to show all the qualities of a disciple, such as giving up all they have because they may have family responsibilities and it would be negligent to leave them or take things away from them. Also society has changed and money is needed, some people cannot rely on charity alone as people are more materialistic and so unwilling to part with everything, they may not have enough faith though they still wish to go out and preach or heal.
Yet we see from people such as nuns, monks, and priests that there are many people who give up all they have as the first disciples did. There are those who act as missionaries who preach and spread the word of God, and those who care for the sick showing the qualities of a true disciple. These people give away all they have be cause they depend on God knowing he will help them.
Then there are normal people who live everyday lives yet their heroism shows they are true disciples as they may risk their lives to save others. There are also other ways to be a disciple instead of going out and preaching as a vicar or missionary. If a person leads a good and Christian life showing kindness and generosity to others they are preaching by example and what they do reflects on their children and others around them. I think it is possible to be a true disciple if one does as much as they can to help others and be a good Christian, even if it is only a small gesture it will still result in rewards and an entry into the Kingdom of God.
