May 17 Morning Devotional | Why Christians Should Imitate Christ | Morning and Evening by Spurgeon

Morning, May 17 | “Whoever says he abides in him ought to walk in the same way in which he walked.” —1 John 2:6 (NASB)

This Evening's Scripture Reading: 1 John 2:1-6 (NASB)

My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. And if anyone sins, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous; and He Himself is the propitiation for our sins; and not for ours only, but also for those of the whole world.
By this we know that we have come to know Him, if we keep His commandments. The one who says, “I have come to know Him,” and does not keep His commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him; but whoever keeps His word, in him the love of God has truly been perfected. By this we know that we are in Him: the one who says he abides in Him ought himself to walk in the same manner as He walked.

Devotional Video Transcript:

Why should Christians imitate Christ? They should do it for their own sakes. If they desire to be in a healthy state of soul — if they would escape the sickness of sin, and enjoy the vigor of growing grace, let Jesus be their model. For their own happiness’ sake, if they would drink deeply his love; if they would enjoy holy and happy communion with Jesus; if they would be lifted up above the cares and troubles of this world, let them walk even as he walked. There is nothing that can so assist you to walk towards heaven with good speed, as wearing the image of Jesus on your heart to rule all your motions. It is when, by the power of the Holy Spirit, you are enabled to walk with Jesus in his very footsteps, that you are most happy and most known to be the sons of God. Peter afar off is both unsafe and uneasy.

Next, for religion’s sake, strive to be like Jesus. Poor religion, you have been sorely shot at by cruel foes; but you have not been wounded one-half so dangerously by your foes as by your friends. Who made those wounds in the fair hand of Godliness? The professor of faith who used the dagger of hypocrisy. The man who with pretenses, enters the fold, being nothing but a wolf in sheep’s clothing, worries the flock more than the lion outside. There is no weapon half so deadly as a Judas kiss. Inconsistent professing Christians injure the gospel more than the sneering critic or the heretic.

But, especially for Christ’s own sake, imitate his example. Christian, do you love your Savior? Is his name precious to you? Is his cause dear to you? Would you see the kingdoms of the world become his? Is it your desire that he should be glorified? Are you longing that souls should be won to him? If so, imitate Jesus; be a “ letter from Christ… known and read by all.” (2 Corinthians 3:2-3)

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