Mimics:
-Perform when people are watching.
-Start with trying harder.
-Focus on changing their behavior.
-Are insecure because they try to please others.

Imitators:
-Obey Jesus when nobody is watching.
-Start by remembering their identity (son or daughter of God).
-Focus on becoming more like Jesus.
-Are secure because they live to please Jesus.

Three Truths About Imitation

1. The Christian life is primarily about imitation not information.
2. We’re all imitating someone.
3. What you behold determines who you’ll become.

Husbands: Love your wife. (Eph. 5:25 & 33, 1 Pet. 3:7)

Love is not a feeling, it’s a decision to do something.

Wives: respect your husband. (Eph. 5:22, 24, & 33)

Singles: Make the most of your time. (Eph. 5:15-16)

Four Ways To Make The Most Of Your Time
1. Get a life.
2. Get healthy.
3. Get on a budget.
4. Get planted. (Ps. 1:3, Ps. 92:13)

Children: Obey your parents. (Eph. 6:1-3)

Parents: Train your children. (Eph. 6:4, Prov. 22:6)

Correction without connection leads to rejection.
Connection without correction leads to rebellion.
Connection with correction leads to righteousness.

Students, employees, and bosses: Do your work for Jesus.
(Eph.6:5-9, Col. 3:23)

What is the next step God is calling you to take today?