Be imitators of god

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BE IMITATORS OF GOD, THEREFORE, AS DEARLY LOVED
CHILDREN AND LIVE A LIFE OF LOVE, JUST AS CHRIST
LOVED US AND GAVE HIMSELF UP FOR US A FRAGRANT
OFFERING AND SACRIFICE TO GOD.
( EPHESIANS 5:1-2 *NIV )


Just as children imitate their parents, we are
to imitate Christ! For because of His great love for us,
He became a sacrifice for our sins so that we might have
Eternal life. THEREFORE, I URGE YOU, BROTHERS,
IN VIEW OF GOD'S MERCY, TO OFFER YOUR BODIES
AS LIVING SACRIFICES, HOLY AND PLEASING TO
GOD-THIS IS YOUR SPIRITUAL ACT OF WORSHIP.
( ROMANS 12:1 )

Now it is written: ASCRIBE TO THE LORD THE GLORY
DUE HIS NAME; WORSHIP THE LORD IN THE SPLENDOR
OF HIS HOLINESS. ( PSALM 29:2 ) Therefore we should:
WORSHIP THE LORD WITH GLADNESS; COME BEFORE
HIM WITH JOYFUL SONGS. KNOW THAT THE LORD IS
GOD. IT IS HE WHO MADE US, AND WE ARE HIS
PEOPLE, THE SHEEP OF HIS PASTURE.
( PSALM 100:2-3 )

So do not forget to go to Church every week,
and join with others as they Worship our Heavenly Father!
Also remember to let your love light shine always, because:
TO THIS YOU WERE CALLED, BECAUSE CHRIST
SUFFERED FOR YOU, LEAVING YOU AN EXAMPLE,
THAT YOU SHOULD FOLLOW IN HIS FOOTSTEPS.
( 1 PETER 2:21 )

Now, MAY THE GRACE OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST,
AND THE LOVE OF GOD, AND THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE
HOLY SPIRIT BE WITH YOU ALL. Amen.
( 2 CORINTHIANS 13:14 )

In HIS Love & Service,
Pastor Allen