1. Imitation begins with humility (vv. 6–7)

2. The Corinthians wanted the crown without the cross (vv. 8–13)

3. Spiritual Fathers Lead with Love (vv. 14–15)

4. Instructors are Everywhere, Fathers are rare (vv. 15–17)

1. Imitation is the closest thing there is to a “life hack” for spiritual growth.

2. We all need Fathers, and need to be Fathers.

3. Spiritual formation through imitation takes intention.

You don’t drift into discipleship.

You may have to rearrange your life if you want to experience a change in your life.

4. The goal of imitation is transformation.

Their habits become your instincts.

Identify who you’re imitating.

1. Who are two or three older and/or wiser men/women in the church you know already who you would like to learn from?

2. Are you taking advantage of the opportunities we already offer to be in proximity to Spiritual Fathers & Mothers?

Become a person worth imitating.

“Our people need to understand that one of the ways God works is that when we share the little bit we have, God gives us more…sharing with others is one of the ways we grow.” - Kevin Rusack