And we have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him. (Col 3:10)
Where fore I beseech you, be ye followers of me. (1 Cor 4:6)
Be ye followers of me, even as I am also of Christ. (1 Cor 11:1)
Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; (Eph 5:1)
Note the word follower has the Strong’s number of 3402. Here is what Strong’s comment, “NT:3402
NT:3402
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Amplified Bible:
1 Cor 4:16
16 So I urge and implore you, be imitators of me.
1 Cor 11:1
1 PATTERN YOURSELVES after me [follow my example], as I imitate and follow Christ (the Messiah).
Just my thought today:
Mervi
2 comments:
Love to follow Christ!! BTW: I didn't mean to be "ugly" in my comment the other day. It is that I've seen people "imitate" or "pretend", and it just doesn't do the job the Lord intended. Hope you and Virginia are enjoying your vacation.
Karen:
I have meet and had to deal with more of those who seek to IMITATE my Lord that my ability to endure them is quite short.
I know what you are saying.
Yes, we are haveing a great time.
Mervi
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