Paul writes, “Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children, and live in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.” Ephesians 5:1-2
As a father, I’m keenly aware that my son listens to my words and views my actions in order to learn how to be. On more than one occasion, Jonah has imitated my speech or actions. So I am careful of how I speak and act around him, because he is learning.
Paul tells us that God has drawn near to us and shown us how to be like Him through the speech and action of Jesus. He has done this in order to restore justice, beauty, peace, and life to the world.
How does our congregation imitate God? How do we live in the love of Christ—a self-giving, sacrificial love?
Why is it important for us to be mindful of our own personal and/or corporate speech and action, our own public image as a congregation? What image of God do we want to show others? How can we do that?
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