Be imitators of me, just as I also am of Christ. 1 Corinthians 11:1 NASB Of me – Of all the people who probably least deserved to hear this exhortation, the Corinthians top the list. Their lives are a mess. They are involved in idolatry, sexual immorality, petty rivalries, family squabbles, lack of compassion and…
Be imitators of me, just as I also am of Christ. 1 Corinthians 11:1 NASB Imitators – Sometimes the perfect copy is as good as the original. This Greek word, mimetes, means, “to mimic,” but not in a bad way. It has the sense of being an exact copy of the original, the kind of…
“Be imitators of me, just as I also am of Christ.” 1 Corinthians 11:1 Be – The first day of class. All the students are a bit anxious. What will they have to learn to pass? The teacher hands out some paperwork. It’s the final exam! The teacher says, “You have one hour to complete…
“Be imitators of me, just as I also am of Christ.” 1 Corinthians 11:1 Imitators – Have you ever encountered a great mime? The genius is exact duplication. Whatever you do, the mime does in perfect symmetry. It’s like watching yourself in action. I saw a movie once where the actor walked in front of…
