John 13:15
John 13:15
For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you.
The first learning environment for every child is home. The belief system of an individual, which shapes his thought pattern, attitude, ideology, and personality, is formed in the family. Children often learn from their parents through careful observation and imitation. Apprentices of artisans learn from their masters by observing and imitating them. To ensure the continuity of any value system, leaders in every field are expected to be exemplary for people to follow in their steps. Just as Jesus imitated the Father by doing what the latter did, we are expected to do the same as proof that we are His disciples. Believers who are genuine followers of Christ will imitate Him, follow His lead, and do the things that Jesus did. Our lives should exemplify Jesus to the unbelieving world. The nature and character of God, which Jesus modeled, should be evident in our way of living as children of God. Just as children imitate their parents, we should emulate God. As we study the Scriptures and pay attention to the instructions of the Holy Spirit, we become like Him and model the character of God as His children.
Psalms 16:11
Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.
Psalm 37:4
Delight thyself also in the Lord; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.
Jeremiah 29:11
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.
Jeremiah 1:5
Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations.