discipleship = modeling

if we desire to make disciples in the footsteps of Jesus, we must begin by
allowing people to see our lives. We must first model the desired behavior. Let
me say it again. The proper answer to almost all our disciple-making needs is to
say “come follow me”. That is the call to discipleship. “Come and learn from
me”. This phrase means learn from my example. Certainly there is a place for
communication and the use of the abstract but the priority is Observe, Imitate
and then Discussion.