Imitator
Don't be a poser
You also became imitators of us and of the Lord, having
received the word in much tribulation with the joy of the Holy Spirit,
- 1
Thessalonians 1:6
John Patitucci is a world renowned bass guitarist. His left
hand flies across the fret board while his right is a blur, fluttering like a
moth to the light. Many aspiring bassist spend hours attempting to replicate
his riffs and arpeggios to no avail. Additionally, a little known fact about
John is his Presbyterian elder-ship.
That’s right, this virtuoso, admired and respected by artist the world
over, is a strong and vibrant believer who shares his faith without fear in
places that you and I could never go
Imitator /mimētḗs
(emulator) is always used positively in the NT
(seven times) – of followers of Christ emulating a God-approved example.
Imitation is the highest form of flattery, or so the saying
goes, that said, I have a few questions that I intend to ponder:
1.
Who is your hero?
2.
Are you willing to be an example? (1 Cor. 11:1)
3.
Are you joy-filled? (Phil. 4:4)
4. Are you conforming or transforming? (Romans 12:1-2)
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