"Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children, and live in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God." ---Ephesians 5:1
Be imitators of God; love as Christ loves.
Tall order. "Be imitators of God...,"but "God so loved the world." So, if we imitate God, we too are called to love the world. And, if we have to love as Jesus loved, that means sacrifice and putting others before ourselves. And not just for families and friends, but for the world. Every one. Every created thing.
Tall order.
"Commit your work to the LORD, and your plans will be established." ---Proverbs 15:3
And never forget: we set our hope on Christ. Take heart; have no fear; God knows you by name.
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