Friendship with Jesus

A Big "If"
We can only claim friendship with Jesus if we do what He commands.

The Night Before He Died
...to love mankind in general is not sufficient; disciples must love each other specifically.

John Wesley's "On a Catholic Spirit"
And now run the race that is set before you, in the royal way of universal love.

No, He's MY Personal Jesus
The problem with friendship with Jesus is that we can't change Him; we can only emulate Him.
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This "problem" naturally has its solution in the recognition of who Jesus is (God) and of the primary nature of our relationship with God: to be perfected as He is perfect.
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If we are astute, we also attempt to redefine and cultivate our human friendships by exercising virtues that exemplify this love to others.
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However, this doesn't stop the vast majority of us from trying to coerce Jesus to conform Himself to our own desires.
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We will have a false friendship with a Jesus of our own making, rather than an abiding love with a sacred Lord who is worthy of all our devotion.

Jean