“Imitate me, just as I also imitate Christ.” 1 Corinthians 11:1

“Imitate me, just as I also imitate Christ.” 1 Corinthians 11:1

Who Are You Reflecting?Who Are You Reflecting?• Jesus Christ?

1 Corinthians 11:1; 1 Peter 2:20-23; Philippians 2:4-5

1 Corinthians 11:11 Corinthians 11:1Imitate me, just as I also

imitate Christ.

1 Peter 2:20-231 Peter 2:20-23For what credit is it if, when you are

beaten for your faults, you take it patiently? But when you do good and suffer, if you take it patiently, this is commendable before God. 21 For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should follow His steps: 22 "Who committed no sin, Nor was deceit found in His mouth"; 23 who, when He was reviled, did not revile in return; when He suffered, He did not threaten, but committed Himself to Him who judges righteously.

Philippians 2:4-5Philippians 2:4-5Let each of you look out not only

for his own interests, but also for the interests of others. 5 Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus.

Jesus came to earth for others, Jesus came to earth for others, not himself. Our focus should be not himself. Our focus should be on the welfare of others as well!on the welfare of others as well!

Who Are You Reflecting?Who Are You Reflecting?• Jesus Christ?

1 Corinthians 11:1; 1 Peter 2:20-23; Philippians 2:4-5

• The Apostle Paul?1 Corinthians 4:6; Philippians 3:17

1 Corinthians 4:61 Corinthians 4:6Now these things, brethren, I

have figuratively transferred to myself and Apollos for your sakes, that you may learn in us not to think beyond what is written, that none of you may be puffed up on behalf of one against the other.

Philippians 3:17Philippians 3:17Brethren, join in following my

example, and note those who so walk, as you have us for a pattern.

Who Are You Reflecting?Who Are You Reflecting?• Jesus Christ?

1 Corinthians 11:1; 1 Peter 2:20-23; Philippians 2:4-5

• The Apostle Paul?1 Corinthians 4:6; Philippians 3:17Paul and other N.T. Christians Paul and other N.T. Christians serve as wonderful role models for serve as wonderful role models for usus

Who Are You Reflecting?Who Are You Reflecting?• Jesus Christ?

1 Corinthians 11:1; 1 Peter 2:20-23; Philippians 2:4-5

• The Apostle Paul?1 Corinthians 4:6; Philippians 3:17Paul and other N.T. Christians Paul and other N.T. Christians serve as wonderful role models serve as wonderful role models for usfor us

• Other Faithful Christians?Philippians 3:17; Hebrews 13:7

Philippians 3:17Philippians 3:17Brethren, join in following my

example, and note those who so walk, as you have us for a pattern.

Hebrews 13:7Hebrews 13:7Remember those who rule

over you, who have spoken the word of God to you, whose faith follow, considering the outcome of their conduct.

Who Are You Reflecting?Who Are You Reflecting?• Jesus Christ?

1 Corinthians 11:1; 1 Peter 2:20-23; Philippians 2:4-5

• The Apostle Paul?1 Corinthians 4:6; Philippians 3:17Paul and other N.T. Christians Paul and other N.T. Christians serve as wonderful role models serve as wonderful role models for usfor us

• Other Faithful Christians?Philippians 3:17; Hebrews 13:7Many Christians Today are Many Christians Today are worthy of emulationworthy of emulation

Who Sees Your Reflection?

Who Sees Your Reflection?

• Is It Not Other Christians?

1 Thessalonians 1:7; 1 Timothy 4:12; Titus 2:6-8

1 Thessalonians 1:71 Thessalonians 1:7So that you became examples

to all in Macedonia and Achaia who believe.

They became examples to believers They became examples to believers because they followed the example of because they followed the example of Paul and Christ. “you became Paul and Christ. “you became followers of us and of the Lord.” (vs. 6)followers of us and of the Lord.” (vs. 6)

1 Timothy 4:121 Timothy 4:12Let no one despise your youth,

but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity.

Titus 2:6-8Titus 2:6-8Likewise exhort the young men

to be sober-minded, 7 in all things showing yourself to be a pattern of good works; in doctrine showing integrity, reverence, incorruptibility, 8 sound speech that cannot be condemned, that one who is an opponent may be ashamed, having nothing evil to say of you.

Who Sees Your Reflection?

Who Sees Your Reflection?

• Is It Not Other Christians?

1 Thessalonians 1:7; 1 Timothy 4:12; Titus 2:6-8

• Is It Not The Young?cf. Matthew 18:6

Matthew 18:6Matthew 18:6But whoever causes one of these

little ones who believe in Me to sin, it would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck, and he were drowned in the depth of the sea.

Our Lord takes seriously our Our Lord takes seriously our obligation to be a good example to the obligation to be a good example to the young.young.

Who Sees Your Reflection?

Who Sees Your Reflection?

• Is It Not Other Christians?

1 Thessalonians 1:7; 1 Timothy 4:12; Titus 2:6-8

• Is It Not The Young?cf. Matthew 18:6

• Is It Not Unbelievers?1 Peter 2:12

1 Peter 2:121 Peter 2:12Having your conduct

honorable among the Gentiles, that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may, by your good works which they observe, glorify God in the day of visitation.

Unbelievers will often judge the value Unbelievers will often judge the value of walking with Christ by the example of walking with Christ by the example of that walk they see in us!of that walk they see in us!

What Do People What Do People See When They See When They Look At You?Look At You?

•Does your example help or hinder discipleship in others?

•Does your example help or hinder the progress of the church?

•Does your example help or hinder the cause of Christ?