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Scripture
1 Corinthians 4:16
Therefore I urge you to imitate me.
Observation
That is a bold statement to make. Paul wanted the believers to do what he does, imitate the way he lived his life for Christ. Paul had a lot to say to them about their lifestyle. But he didn’t. He desired for them to follow him as he followed Christ. Paul could have easily pointed out all the wrong they were doing and be right. But he knew that wasn’t going to bring about transformation. He himself was a Pharisee who was right but needed Christ to transform his heart.
Application
It is hard to speak into someone’s life when you don’t have a relationship with them. If is difficult to correct someone in the way of being when all you care about is being right. Like Christ, Paul would have been right pointing out what is wrong but chose to meet them where they were and show them grace by inviting them to imitate him. He didn’t approve of their behavior yet accepted them and invited them to follow him as he followed Christ.
Prayer
If there is anyone I would like to imitate is you Lord. You are all I need to be. You are perfect and true in all you do. As I surrender to more to you Jesus, may your Spirit make me more like you. In Jesus name - Amen.
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