Highland United Methodist Church
Living in Jesus' Image
The Bible instructs Christians to live in Jesus' image, doing what is right at all times. There are numerous verses telling Christians how to live so that others may see and be influenced. Though we struggle and can never come close to imitating a perfect man, God is there with us to strengthen us along the way.
Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.
- Romans 12: 17-18
The acts of the sinful nature are obvious - sexual immorality, impurity
and debauchery, idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of
rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions, and envy: drunkenness,
orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like
this will not inherit the kingdom of God. But the fruit of the Spirit is
love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and
self-control. Against such things there is no law.... Since we live by the
Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit.
- Galatians 6:19-23, 25
You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your
old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new
in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be
like God in true righteousness and holiness.
- Ephesians 4: 22-24
Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life
of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself to us as a fragrant
offering and sacrafice to God.
- Ephesians 5: 1-2
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is
right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable - if
anything is excellent or praiseworthy - think about such things.
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Philippians 4:8
And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of
the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
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Colossians 3:17
You became imitators of us and of the Lord: in spite of severe suffering,
you welcomed the message with the joy given by the Holy Spirit. And so you
became a model to all the believers in Macedonia and Achaia. The Lord's
message rang out from you not only in Macedonia and Achaia - your faith in
God has become known everywhere. Therefore we do not need to say anything
about it.
- 1 Thessalonians 1: 6-8
Finally, brothers, we instructed you how to live in order to please God,
as in fact you are living. Now we ask you and urge you in the Lord Jesus to
do this more and more.
- 1 Thessalonians 4:1
So then, brothers, stand firm and hold to the teachings we passed on to
you, whether by word of mouth or by letter.
- 2 Thessalonians 2:15
Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.
- Matthew 5:48
The Apostle's Creed
I believe in God, the Father Almighty,
the Creator of heaven and earth,
and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord:
Who was conceived of the Holy Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried.
The third day He arose from the dead.
He ascended into heaven
and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty,
whence He shall come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and life everlasting.
Amen.
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