Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Be Imitators of Christ, Not Each Other...


"Let Nothing Dim the Light that Shines From Within"
 
How often do you compare yourself to other people?
The Bible says we are to be imitators of Christ, NOT each other. Therefore, our ambition should be to imitate Christ and nobody else!
“Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are his dear children” Ephesians 5:1 (NLT).
We are to imitate Christ in everything we do. We are to be like Jesus and talk like Jesus while we’re shopping, sweating, or serving. Why? Because we are his baby girls and he wants our actions, our thoughts, and our words to be reflective of him.
Happy WFW!
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This post was written in response to WFW at Internet Cafe Devotions


Posted by Kelli at 8:55 PM

13 comments:

  1. todrawneargodMarch 22, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    Comparing will only lead to either becoming feeling superior or inferior and insecure. Thank you so much for this reminder... God bless you.

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  2. Jenifer MetzgerMarch 23, 2011 at 6:20 AM

    I don't want to compare myself to others. As the above comment says, it only leads to feeling superior or inferior and insecure. But we need to compare ourselves to God. We are to strive to be like Him. Great reminder Kelli!

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  3. CourtneyMarch 23, 2011 at 6:57 AM

    I'd never thought about this verse this way before - imitating God means I don't imitate others! So true. Thanks for stopping by my place earlier :)

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  4. DesirayMarch 23, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    Love that verse..Only person I will imitate will be Jesus. Oh I am so glad I don't have to compare myself with other people any longer. Before I found Jesus I compared myself to others. But glory to God I don't have to no more

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  5. EileenMarch 23, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    This is my heart's desire as well! Thank you. Just read this quote and thought it fit nicely.
    "Some say that Jesus was a "rebel" because He didn't conform to this world. On the contrary, He was the most obedient one." Jesus imitated the Father...we are to do the same!

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  6. Theresa MillerMarch 23, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    Oh yes, such a simple model that we struggle so much with when we are consumed by our surroundings. O may nothing dim my light!

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  7. loriMarch 23, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    AWESOME Kelli...imitating God and teaching those girls behind us to do the same thing! What a timely word!! Awesome reflection!!

    peace,
    lori

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  8. UnknownMarch 23, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    We are to imitate Christ so that His name maybe known throughout the world. He is to be glorified, not us. I want to shine for Jesus.

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  9. laughwithusblogMarch 23, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    YES! Even unintentionally. Partly why I think it is so important to surround ourselves with Godly people, but yes the goal is certainly to be like Christ!

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  10. HeidiMarch 23, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    Amen.. me too, I want to reflect Him in my thoughts, words and actions and wow, the peace that comes from actually doing that is the sweetest! Awesome WFW!

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  11. Alida SharpMarch 23, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    My desire is to be like Him and not like anyone else... thank you for this great illustration!!

    Happy WFW!!

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  12. Phather Phil MalmstromMarch 23, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    I love that verse from Ephesians Kelli. Having such a perfect role model absolutely gives us a wonderful direction to follow!

    Have a Blessed Day!

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  13. LadynredMarch 27, 2011 at 2:32 AM

    I think it's always a struggle not to compare ourselves to others. I tried not to compare myself. Thanks for reminding us. It's beautiful verse and thanks for visiting my blog.

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