Have You Answered Life's Most Important Question?

Hey, Awesome Teen!

Life is full of questions. But there's one that is the most important question of all. Can you guess what it is?

Matthew 16: 13-16 gives us a clue. Let's take a look:

"When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, 'Who do people say the Son of Man is?' They replied, 'Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets.' 'But what about you?' he asked. 'Who do you say I am?' Simon Peter answered, 'You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.'”

Jesus has never stopped asking this question of every person who has ever lived. And He is asking you this same question today. 

"Who do you say that I am?"  

Who do you say that Jesus is? This is the most important question you will ever answer in your life. 

Why? Because your answer to this question will determine not only the rest of your life, but, more importantly, your answer will determine your eternal destiny.

If you, like some of the people of Christ's time, reply that Jesus is just a prophet and teacher (as many reply today), then you will spend eternity separated from Him.

But if you reply that Jesus is the Son of God and the Savior of the world, you will recognize your utter need of Him to save you from your sin.

So, I ask you now: Who do you say that Jesus is? If you are not sure, begin reading the four Gospels--Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John--found in the New Testament. They reveal who Jesus is.

As you read the Gospels, watch Jesus in motion. Listen to what He says. Watch how He treats people. Pay attention to the amazing miracles He performs and the compassion that prompts them. Notice how He comes back from the dead. And while you're reading, keep in mind that you are not reading fiction. You are reading documented history that really happened.

If you are sincerely looking for the truth, you will discover that Jesus is truly who He says He is: the Son of God and the Savior of the world. And once you discover this truth, you will desire to accept Him as your Savior. 

Now, it's your turn: Who do you say Jesus is? How did you reach your conclusion? Please share your comments in the box below. The words "No Comments" simply mean that no one has yet posted a comment. So, be the first one! :)


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If you have not yet invited Jesus into your life to be your Savior and Lord, pray this simple prayer now:

Lord Jesus, I come to You just as I am. I ask You to forgive me of all my sins. I invite You into my life, and I receive You now as my Savior and my Lord. Thank You for saving me. Make of me what You created me to be. Amen. 

If you prayed this prayer, please write to me at Dr. MaryAnn Diorio, PO Box 1185, Merchantville, NJ 08109.  I will send you a little booklet called After You’re Born Again to help you get started in your wonderful walk with Jesus.

Also, if you prayed this prayer, write down the date and time. This is your spiritual birthday. Get yourself a good Bible that you can understand. Read it every day. Pray every day. Prayer is simply talking with Jesus as you would to your best friend, because He is your Best Friend.

If you have any questions, write to me privately at drmaryann@maryanndiorio.com. Thanks and Blessings!  :)

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Why NOT to Follow the Crowd

Hey, Awesome Teen!

Are you a crowd-follower? A people-pleaser? In short, an approval-seeker?

If so, this post is for you!

Why do so many teens follow the crowd? One reason is their need to belong. All of us have a need to belong. God made us this way because He wants us to belong to His family.

So, wanting to belong is not a bad thing. But the important question to ask ourselves is "To what do I want to belong?"

So many teens don't ask this question, yet answering it will make the difference between a good life and a horrible one.

As with other things in life, there is a right way to belong and a wrong way to belong. There is a right place to belong and a wrong place to belong. So, how can you know the difference?

Here are some questions to ask yourself when choosing where to belong:

1--Is this group of people a group that follows Jesus Christ and His ways?

2--Are the people in this group the kind of people I want to be like?

3--Do the people in this group live out the values that I consider most important in life?

4--Will hanging around these people make me a better person or not?

5--Do I want to be around these people because I think they will make me look good or make me more popular? Or do I want to be around them because they live according to God's Word? 

The Bible tells us that we will become like the people we hang around. Look at this verse in 1 Corinthians 15: 33: "Do not be deceived: Bad company corrupts good character."

Isn't it interesting that when you put one bad apple in a barrel of good apples  the good apples will eventually turn bad? But when you put one good apple in a barrel of bad apples, the bad apples will never turn good?

That's the way it is with us. If we hang around bad people all the time, we will eventually become like them. But if we hang around good people all the time, we will eventually become like them.

So, be careful whom you choose to be your friends. Choose those who love Jesus and follow Him. Choose those who are not afraid to stand up for what is right, no matter what the cost. 

Don't be a crowd-follower. Let the crowd follow you!
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