Imitate Me

Read 1 Corinthians 4:9-17

Reflection of Tommy:

In today’s passage, Paul reminded the Corinthians that no preacher of God has higher status or greater than another. This is because they focused entirely onto individual leaders (Paul, Apolloes, Peter, etc.) instead of emulating their Christlike qualities. Thus, they created division and became spiritually proud; feeling themselves more superior to others.

Similarly, we can learn to imitate the Christlike qualities from our leaders or mentors. It will help us tremendously if we are willing to learn those aspects of their beliefs and conduct that were modeling Christ’s way of living. But, we should be aware of not in any way ‘glorifying’ these leaders and boast about being tied to them because they are simply a humble servant of God.

Dear Father, thank You for all those faithful servant of Yours that have provided so much guidance and example of what and how to be a true disciple of Christ. Teach me to be open to advice and leading of these ‘mentors’ and be in check always to focus on imitating their Christlike qualities. In Jesus’ Name I pray, Amen.