Being a Disciple of Christ

Sis. Jan Chamberlin gave the Presidency Message this month. She started out by asking what we thought it meant to be a disciple of Christ. Some of the answers included being an example, sharing the gospel, standing as a witness for Him. The Bible Dictionary defines it as being a pupil or learner. So in that context we can say that we are pupils of Jesus Christ.
Jan recalled the lesson that Sis. Kemp gave last month about judging others and she asked why it's so hard to not judge others. The consensus among the sisters was that it's human nature to judge others and sometimes we do it without realizing it. We also discussed the difference being judgmental and making a judgment. We must assess every situation with some judgements for our own safety and well being, but being rude to others or dismissing them or classifying them as a particular thing is being judgmental. We need to see others as the Savior sees them.
Jan had us look up a fantastic scripture about the Spirit and how we should live our lives. Galatian 5:22-26 "But the fruit of the Spirit is lovem joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts. If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. Let us not be desirous of vain glory, provoking one another, envying one another." I loved this scripture and need to put it on my wall to remind me how I need to treat others and the feelings I want to have in my home.
Jan concluded her lesson by sharing another great scripture and bearing her testimony through a wonderful song. I'll try to get the words from her so I can post them because it had a great message and really brought the lesson together. The scripture is found in John 14:6 "Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me."
This was a great lesson to remind us that we are pupils of the Savior constantly learning and following his example. Think of the many ways that you can be a disciple of Christ this week and act upon those thoughts!