Be Imitators of God

Be imitators of God -  Ephesians 5:1.

Love one another - As I have loved you 

           A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another - John 13:34. And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma - Ephesians 5:2.

Forgiving one another - As Christ forgave you

          Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering; bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do. But above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfection - Colossians 3:12-14.

Be meek and have a humble heart - I am meek and humble of heart

           Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart; and you will find rest for yourselves - Matthew 11:29.

Be Holy - He who called you is holy

            But as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, because it is written, “Be holy, for I am holy” - 1 Peter 1:15,16.

Be perfect - As your Father in heaven is perfect 

           Therefore you shall be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect - Matthew 5:48.

                                                                           

PRAYER: Dear Lord, Let us be the imitators of You. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.