7 Steps to Living a Christian Life

There are some terms that relate to the Christian life which are of pressing importance because of the issues involved in relation to them. The following seven words indicate a few aspects of the Christian’s life, namely, “Believe, Pray, Abide, Walk, Take, Stand, Watch.”

1. To believe on Christ is the secret of the Christian life.

“I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.” Galatians 2:20

2. To pray to Christ is the stay of the Christian life.

“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.” Philippians 4:6

3. To abide in Christ is the strength of the Christian life.

“Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me.” John 15:4

4. To walk as Christ is the shining out of the Christian life.

“For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:” 1 Peter 2:21

5. To take from Christ is the supply of the Christian life.

“Or let him take hold of my strength, that he may make peace with me; and he shall make peace with me.” Isaiah 27:5

6. To stand with Christ is the staple of the Christian life.

“Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;” Ephesians 6:14

7. To watch for Christ is the standing order of the Christian life.

The term watchfulness is a comprehensive one. It signifies far more than merely holding the truth of the Lord’s coming. It covers the whole trend of the spiritual life in the variety of its traits.

“Take ye heed, watch and pray: for ye know not when the time is.” Mark 13:33

“Following Christ is not a casual or occasional practice but a continuous commitment and way of life that applies at all times and in all places.” Dallin H. Oaks