How can I be a better Christian and Serve Christ?
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Many seek to do this in there own strength and usually have little or anything to show for it. If you are serious you first need to know that you can't do it. That is alone, or in your strength, or to your glory. Many want to be better out of pride or to earn there salvation only to be disappointed. The answer is in Christ. Only He can help. It starts with a new understanding:\nRomans 12:12\n I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.\n And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.\n\nWe are transformed by having our minds renewed. When we understand we cannot add to the Work of Christ we humble ourselves before Him and stop trying to earn anything.\nWhen we begin to realize the rich free sovereign grace we have in Christ (assuming you have it) we stop trying to earn anything or to exalt ourselves and we truly seek to please God even if it means we are humbled. See what John the baptist thought of Jesus:\nJohn 3:29-31 \n He who has the bride is the bridegroom; but the friend of the bridegroom, who stands and hears him, rejoices greatly because of the bridegroom’s voice. Therefore this joy of mine is fulfilled.  He must increase, but I must decrease.  He who comes from above is above all; he who is of the earth is earthly and speaks of the earth. He who comes from heaven is above all.\nIt all starts with a renewed mind and seeking first God and His kingdom. If you read almost any of the Letters in the NT you will see they generally start with truth (doctrine) and after explaining the marvelous work of Christ then they teach us how to be thankful. Read Ephesians for a good example.
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Living and behaving in a way that reflects the life and teachings of Christ.  Representing Him as closely as possible.\n\nBlessed Be
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How may I serve and glorify You better?
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Being good is not enough and not even for a christian. We can't continue in sin and expect God to reward us Heaven. God is not willing to turn his back on us if we do the right thing and that's serve him wholeheartedly. God is merciful and forgiven but we must repent and turn away from that lifestyle or sin.
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Telling other people about Christ without turning them off is also an issue I, as a Christian, deal with. My pastor told us to use actions, not words. Be kind, loving, generous, slow to anger, forgiving, faithful, joyful, and peaceful in tough situations. Though it may be hard, those consistent qualities will make others want to know how you can be so nice and stay so calm. Then you can tell them.
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Believe in Jesus Christ, repent for your sins, and be baptized.
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Jesus says that whoever wants to be greatest, let them be a servant. In God's kingdom, the first to be the servant--wins. Women do not realize that they have the most awesome position available to them, and that is to server the one they love. This is God's type, His model of Christ and the church. Do you love Jesus? I know that you do. Treat your boyfriend like you would treat Christ. Carry that on into marriage, and you will already be halfway home.\nTo the boyfriend I have this to say. Love your potential mate as Christ loves the church. Be a strong leader, and by leader I do not mean lording over the potential mate. Rather, a Godly leader who is constantly finding new ways of drawing both of you closer to the Lord. This is your leadership role, and it is the true mark of a man. Keep her pure until you are married. This is your leadership responsibility as well. Stay sober and draw close to God and talk of Him always. Read the Bible together and pray.
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Ask Christ into your heart. Believe that he died for your sins and will forgive you and he is the risen Lord. Read the Bible and allow the Holy Spirit to work in your heart. Find someone who is a Christian who can answer your many questions you will have. Find a good church that teaches truth from the bible. Continue to pray and strive to become more like Jesus by reading the bible and listening to Him in prayer.\n---In your question you said "REAL" Christian..These below are of "real" or true Christian ways. \n1. go to church. (the church is the body of Christ, everyone who is a Christian is a part of this, going to church can help you because there are some or many Christians there)\n2. hate everyone who is not of your faith.(not true)\n3. try and convert everyone who is not of your faith.(if you believe and love them you would, but you do not need to make everyone exactly like what you think a Christian is)\n4. call gays bad. (love the sinner hate the sin)\n5. be intolerant of everyone whom you don't like.\n6. fear god (true)\n7. love god (true)\n8. hate the devil (true)\n9. be understanding of hell. \n10. be the best person you can be (Jesus died for all the bad we do..wouldn't you want to do what you can for him?)\n11. don't over due it, as deeds don't get you into heaven. (Most believe we are saved by God's grace and we couldn't do it on our own because we are sinners by nature)
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Yes, I am Christian and want to help people, but I know I am not the savior.  The true Savior will fix what's going wrong and the iniquities of our world when people start spreading the Gospel.  It is God who changes people's hearts.\n\nYes, you or anyone else can help people physically, and that can be classified as spreading the Gospel too.\n\nBut remember, there is a big difference in good works, and works by faith!\n\nHere is what I do to keep my self somewhat in check:\n\nI pray first\n\nRun what I believe to be the answer of that prayer, by someone I know and trust.\n\nThe I take action by creating a plan.\n\nYes, funding is most likely involved, so I check out opportunities to fund what ever it is that I feel I am called to do.\n\nThen I find other volunteers.\n\nAnd finally, I set up shop so to speak.\n\nWhen I follow this path, I find that people change!  ;)
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We are called to love NOT retaliate\n\nRom 12:14\nIf people persecute you because you are a Christian, don't curse them; pray that God will bless them. 15When others are happy, be happy with them. If they are sad, share their sorrow. 16Live in harmony with each other. Don't try to act important, but enjoy the company of ordinary people. And don't think you know it all!\n\n    17Never pay back evil for evil to anyone. Do things in such a way that everyone can see you are honorable. 18Do your part to live in peace with everyone, as much as possible.\n\n    19Dear friends, never avenge yourselves. Leave that to God. For it is written,\n\n   \n    "I will take vengeance;\n       I will repay those who deserve it,"\n       says the Lord.\n\n    20Instead, do what the Scriptures say:\n       "If your enemies are hungry, feed them.\n    If they are thirsty, give them something to drink,\n       and they will be ashamed of what they have done to you."  21Don't let evil get the best of you, but conquer evil by doing good.
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go to a christian church. trust me; it really helps.
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You need to pray for yourself everyday. Ask the Lord to give you confidence, wisdom, strength and peace for the day. Know that the person or people you are talking to are no one important. We are all the same here. We are all human beings with our imperfections, nervousness, illnesses & bathroom habits. The thing you have going for you is you have Christ on your side. So you have a leg up on those who don't. \nHow do you win more souls for Jesus? All you can do is teach his word. Proclaim your love for him. Most of all praise him openly. Offer your time to him. People think they are just bound to pay their tithes and give cash offerings to thier church. NO they aren't every Christian needs to offer their time. Even the smallest of jobs Christ blesses you for. Get involve with your churches events, if your doesn't have any events then get some going. Start helping the community. Take up collections go give sack lunches to the homeless. Get a van going to pick up and take back homeless people to and from church on Sundays. Help single parents. Through these things you will meet new people in hopes of bringing them to Christ. My church has so many things going. Our Pastor just reaches out to everyone. He's awesome!
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Christians are to strive to be Christ-like.  No one will ever be as perfect as Christ and everyone realizes this but if you are trying in your everyday life to make the right decisions, help others in need etc...then you are trying to live your life and become Christ-like...
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Just act as yourself.  No need to preach to them unless they ask.  Live by the word of God, and by the example of Jesus and they might ask why you live the way you do.
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Absolutely!!  That is what "Christian" means, "Christ like", that is what we are supposed to strive for, to be and act like Him. Yes, we are obligated, teach by example, have faith the right person will learn from your example.
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Do you have an HIV clinic you can volunteer at, or a homeless shelter?  Do you know where they are in your town?  Ditch the religious folk, and go on your own.  Never talk about Jesus, and just serve.  Get to know these folks and you will find they are just like you, wonderful, kind and sometimes arrogant and self-righteous.  Before you know it, you will think you are back at church with the redeemed.
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if you are a true born again christian that in itself should have very little affect on society.however Christ will have a great deal of affect on the hearts of individuals thru your actions and examples and that in effect will have a positive[as in good] affect on society.let Him try it,you'll like it![see?he does it all,the only thing you really do is say"yes" and really mean it.]remember what bob dylan sang,"you're gonna serve Somebody",the choice is up to you.