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Ephesians 5:1-2. The Power Of Example. “ Example is always more effective than teaching.” “ Example is not the main thing in influencing others. It is the only thing.” . Be Imitators of God. Imitation means to mimic another person’s behavior. Be Imitators of God.
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Ephesians 5:1-2 The Power Of Example
“Example is always more effective than teaching.” “Example is not the main thing in influencing others. It is the only thing.”
Be Imitators of God Imitation means to mimicanother person’s behavior
Be Imitators of God • Know the difference between imitation and legalistic devotion. • Study the person of Jesus and the person who reflects the character of Jesus.
Be Imitators of God • Get to know the person better. • Be shameless in your imitation of people you admire. • Be a learner and a doer
Walk in Love • We are God’s beloved child. • We are purchased with a price.
The Power of example Love denies self. It is willing to give up self-interest for God’s sake. “Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love…”