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"So to walk even as he walked." - 1 John 2:6
Why should Christians imitate Christ? They should do it for their own sakes. If
they desire to be in a healthy state of soul-if they would escape the sickness
of sin, and enjoy the vigour of growing grace, let Jesus be their model. For
their own happiness' sake, if they would drink wine on the lees, well refined;
if they would enjoy holy and happy communion with Jesus; if they would be lifted
up above the cares and troubles of this world, let them walk even as he walked.
There is nothing which can so assist you to walk towards heaven with good speed,
as wearing the image of Jesus on your heart to rule all its motions. It is when,
by the power of the Holy Spirit, you are enabled to walk with Jesus in his very
footsteps, that you are most happy, and most known to be the sons of God. Peter
afar off is both unsafe and uneasy. Next, for religion's sake, strive to be like
Jesus. Ah! poor religion, thou hast been sorely shot at by cruel foes, but thou
hast not been wounded one-half so dangerously by thy foes as by thy friends. Who
made those wounds in the fair hand of Godliness? The professor who used the
dagger of hypocrisy. The man who with pretences, enters the fold, being nought
but a wolf in sheep's clothing, worries the flock more than the lion outside.
There is no weapon half so deadly as a Judas-kiss. Inconsistent professors
injure the gospel more than the sneering critic or the infidel. But, especially
for Christ's own sake, imitate his example. Christian, lovest thou thy Saviour?
Is his name precious to thee? Is his cause dear to thee? Wouldst thou see the
kingdoms of the world become his? Is it thy desire that he should be glorified?
Art thou longing that souls should be won to him? If so, imitate Jesus; be an
"epistle of Christ, known and read of all men. "
See Also:
Daily Devotional: Today With Jesus
Daily Devotional: My Utmost for His Highest
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