It’s important that you do this, because without accepting Jesus into your life, you can’t be considered a Christian.
This is considered Jesus’s first act of “salvation,” and acts as a reminder that no matter what your sins are, Jesus can forgive them if you’re truly sorry.
For example, you can do kind things for your parents in order to live out the commandment that says that you should “honor your father and mother. ” One way to show your devotion to God is by attending an organized church service. However, if you don’t attend church, you can still be saved through Jesus.
For example, if one of your friends is spreading a rumor about you, you should talk to them about what’s going on, rather than talking about them behind their back. Once you talk about the issue, you can forgive them just as Jesus forgives all sinners. If you’re having a particularly hard time with a conflict, try asking yourself “What would Jesus do?” to remind yourself of the forgiveness that Jesus exhibits.
For example, you could volunteer weekly at a local soup kitchen or organize a community day with proceeds that benefit a local non-profit. Avoid talking about religion while you’re volunteering unless you’re taking part in a special mission trip through a church. Some people may not agree with your views, and you can help them whether you agree with them or not.
It’s important to be honest about the situation and your intentions. As long as you’re honest, you can ask for forgiveness.
It’s okay to pray for the salvation of people who have a different religion from you. They don’t have to change their beliefs, but you can still pray for them.
For example, if you tend to take the Lord’s name in vain when you’re mad, try to come up with other ways to verbally express your frustration. If you frequently say “Jesus Christ” or “Oh my God” you could say something like “Goodness Gracious” or “Sheesh!”
