It is not possible to be a true disciple of Jesus in the modern world, do you agree?

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It is not possible to be a true disciple of Jesus in the modern world, do you agree? Give reasons for your answer showing that you have considered more than one point of view. Refer to Christianity in your answer

Introduction

There are two points of view on this statement and they include agree and disagree I will consider both sides of this argument but the one which I agree with is that I disagree with this statement.

Disagree

The reasons why I chose to disagree are because there are people out there who show true qualities of disciples. These people include family and friends who help you through tough times. Who give up there free time which they could be working to earn money but, instead they sacrifice this to help a friend in need. Another good example of people who posses these qualities these are priests. They sacrifice their free time to preach the word of God and spread it round the world. They also sacrifice time which could be spent with there family. So they are able to go to help people in need. The final examples I have chosen are the sports trainers or club leaders. They help out by sacrificing time spent with family and friends to train and look after children. By doing this they sacrifice free time and serve others.

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Agree

But on the other hand I agree because there are huge temptations of materialism and consumerism. What I mean by this is that some people, would rather go up town and put their money into materialised possessions such as clothes, jewellery, cars ect. Instead of spending sometime praying in the church or secretly on their own instead they go up town  which they could do any time of the week while you only have to go to mass on Sunday because it is the day of worship, the day of resurrection. They could also do something more useful ...

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