Imitators of God

Be imitators of God - Ephesians 5:1

To imitate something or someone is to copy their speech, actions and mannerisms. There is a contest held every year in Memphis, TN where people come from far and wide who have spent countless hours perfecting their impersonations or "imitations" of Elvis Presley. I remember seeing a video of country singer Merle Haggard imitating fellow country singer Marty Robbins to the point that Marty himself was astonished at Merle's ability to copy every nuance of Marty's vocal tone and style. If you closed your eyes you thought you were listening to Marty Robbins. That's the way the devil should react when he sees you coming and hears you talk. He should think that it is God Himself speaking. We are to imitate God's speech, faith and actions. People don't see God physically on this earth except through His children. We are God's hands, feet, mouth and voice on this earth. Ephesians chapter 4 tells us how to conduct ourselves: be honest, encouraging, kind, compassionate and forgiving, speaking the truth in love and putting on the "new self" created to be like God - truly righteous and holy. Jesus already made it possible, now it's simply our choice.

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