#John 14:23; John 15:7; 1 Corinthians 11:1#
Kent Priebe emphasizes that living in God's story requires Christians to adjust their lives by focusing on three key areas, based on the life of Jesus: listening to Jesus's words, living in Jesus's ways, and practicing Jesus's works. Regarding listening, Priebe stresses the importance of letting Jesus's words permanently reside within us, shaping our values and priorities, as highlighted in John 15:7 and John 14:23. He cautions against spiritual neglect, urging regular Bible reading, church attendance and to avoid committing "spiritual suicide" by ignoring scripture. As for living in Jesus's ways, he points to the necessity of spiritual community, a lesson derived from Jesus building his "spiritual family." This community should facilitate pursuing God, challenging each other in faith, serving others, and practicing generosity. Lastly, practicing Jesus's works involves identifying and emulating the deeds of Jesus, such as healing, compassion, and forgiveness, using the WWJD concept as a guide, reinforcing the importance of deeds mirroring faith.