Imitate what is good not evil

Beloved, do not imitate what is evil, but [imitate] what is good. The one who practices good [exhibiting godly character, moral courage and personal integrity] is of God; the one who practices [or permits or tolerates] evil has not seen God [he has no personal experience with Him and does not know Him at all].
3 JOHN 1:11 AMP

Praise, honour and adoration be unto God for this beautiful day and the opportunity to rejoice and be glad in it.

Glory to God for the gift of discernment, God has given us the ability to identify what is good and what is evil. The admonition from Apostle John is to choose to do right.

It brings us back to the issue of choices in life, we have before us the right to choose to do good as expected of God. To walk in His precepts and obey His Word! This choice is to walk in integrity living right with God.

The alternative is to imitate evil! Deciding to pursue the devil’s agenda, living contrary to the Word of God. Living without any mind that God exists and therefore has no relationship with Him. This should not be your portion as advised by Apostle John in the scripture for today.

Most High God help us to live for Jesus Christ and to obey His Word. May we live to imitate the good He has in His Word. May we exhibit moral courage, personal integrity and godly character in Jesus Mighty name. Amen.
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Imitate God,Live a life of Love

Therefore become imitators of God [copy Him and follow His example], as well-beloved children [imitate their father]; and walk continually in love [that is, value one another–practice empathy and compassion, unselfishly seeking the best for others], just as Christ also loved you and gave Himself up for us, an offering and sacrifice to God [slain for you, so that it became] a sweet fragrance.
EPHESIANS 5:1‭-‬2 AMP

Praise, Glory and honour be unto God for this beautiful day and the opportunity to rejoice and be glad in it. Our God is Supreme and worthy to be praised. He has gifted us with life and we are grateful.

Today’s scripture is requesting of us to imitate God. This is a challenge meant to shape our lives and enable us to live Christ centred lives. Copy the Father and follow His example.

Imitating the Heavenly Father who out of Love gave His only begotten son to die to save the world, requires a big heart. We are being called upon to demonstrate this love to one another practically. Love gives, so just as the Father gave His only begotten son, we should be able to sacrifice for others.

We should seek the interest of others as we imitate the Father. The death of Jesus Christ on the Cross to save ALL gives us another example of sacrifice and love that is expected of us. May the Lord help us in Jesus name.

May the Lord help us to seek the best for others as we imitate Him. Help us Lord to walk continually in love so that we can abide by the scriptures. Be our guide in Jesus Mighty name. Amen
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