Reasons Why a Christian Follows Christ

a. He knows that if he lives his life for self he is going to lose it in the end, because only what is done for Christ will be rewarded (Luke 9:24). Jim Elliot, who was martyred in Ecuador in 1956, wrote, "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose.”
b. He knows that even if he did live for this life only and amassed to himself its wealth and honors, he could not take it with him when he leaves this world anyway (Luke 9:25; 1 Tim. 6:7).
c. He knows that he will lose the enjoyment of communion with the Lord if he chooses not to follow Him in the path of faith (Psa. 66:18). There is a joy in following Christ in the path of faith that is known only to those who walk in it (John 14:23). He concludes that it is not worth it to go his own way through life. The conscious sense of the Lord's approval and the enjoyment of communion with Him means more to him than the applause of this world (Heb. 11:24-27).
What is a man profited,
if he shall gain the whole world,
and lose his own soul?
Or what shall a man give in
exchange for his soul?
Matt. 16:26

Bible Challenger Clues
1. 1 Peter; 2. Genesis; 3. Romans; 4. Titus; 5. Colossians; 6. Romans; 7. 1 Corinthians; 8. Luke; 9. Colossians; 10. Acts.