Friday, February 13, 2009

Imitation

I was thinking this morning that we are to be imitators of Christ. Most of the time, I think in the philosophical realm...such as how he treated females, how he was associated with drunkards, or what the implications of his scathing words to Pharisees mean to us...but I shifted this morning to thinking about simple imitation...like the kind kids do. Mimicking, more like. Like what does he DO. He gets up a couple hours before the sunrise to meet with the Father. He goes away from people that want to be with Him desperately to sit on a mountain to pray. He drinks alcohol with no peeking over his shoulder. He eats frequently with people. He enjoys large parties.
The first couple really convicted me...I want to stray far from legalism. Legalism would demand that I do these things to 'increase' my righteousness and would impose this on others as well. I'm NOT saying in posting these things that you must get up at 4 am to please God and have a 'fuller' relationship with Him...but I am wondering...did Christ have something wonderful when He knew 4 am brings no distractions...that quiet places in nature away from people seem to prompt worship...something for me to consider...taking into account that I have not mimicked these in quite some time.

6 comments:

  1. ah ha yesssss i was happy to hear that you started a blog, but even more happy am i to see that you have been posting a bunch. good to see for sure. i remember when we were talking in your (old) office about starting blogs hehe. how things change over the years. I'm really looking forward to reading your posts. I'm praying for you...

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  2. hehe...I can see the Red Stripe guy pop up and say "Boooo legalism.....Hoooray Beer!"

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  3. Imitation of Christ = Sacrifice. This is how we are imitate Christ, through sacrifice. How can we sacrifice? Any ideas? I'll start:

    1. monetarily to the needy

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  5. 3. charity work in social issues

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