It’s essential for us to have a healthy understanding of who Christ is, to believe that the name of Jesus is the name above all others, and always use words that are true and reverent when speaking about Jesus.
We were all anointed at our baptism. Because of the work of the Holy Spirit, we have all been set apart to bear witness to Christ. But the Holy Spirit needs us to say “yes” to his offer of assistance, and that’s up to us.
“There is no greater love than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” Christ loved us so much that he gave his life for us. There is no more convincing evidence of friendship.