Portfolio 1: Who is Jesus, Really?

I think that Jesus taught about God's love for everyone. He taught that even though we sometimes turn away from God, he still loves us because we are his children. He taught that man’s faith is constantly tested. He taught that people are free to do and believe whatever they want. He taught that the Kingdom of God is open to everyone, and that it surrounds us. Jesus taught against hypocrisy. He taught people to stop talking and take action. He taught that man should hold to the spirit of the law rather than the letter of the law. His main teaching was that everyone should love one another. Turn the other cheek; love your enemies; always be able to forgive.

I do not consider myself a strict follower of Jesus’ teachings. I do not think that I am very compassionate, and I have a hard time forgiving people. I do not think that I am a strict follower of what Jesus taught because I am not a religious person. Nobody in my family is very religious. In some situations I try to do what Jesus taught and I remind myself what the right thing to do is. I try not to curse anything or hurt anyone. I try, but I know that I am capable of doing a better job of following Jesus’ teachings. Jesus' teachings are not very hard to follw; i just have to try harder.