Philippians 3:17-21

Philippians 3:17-21 Have you committed Plagiarism? • Plagiarism is the use of another's work, words, or ideas without attribution. • Yale’s Poorvu Center for Teaching and Learning, https://poorvucenter.yale.edu/undergraduates/using-sources/und erstanding-and-avoiding-plagiarism/what-plagiarism Imitate Other Christians (17) 1. The Necessity of Imitation 1 Corinthians 11:1 Imitate me, just as I also imitate Christ. 1 Corinthians 4:15-16 15 For though you might have ten thousand instructors in Christ, yet you do not have many fathers; for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the gospel. 1 Corinthians 4:15-16 16 Therefore I urge you, imitate me. Hebrews 6:12 12 that you do not become sluggish, but imitate those who through faith and patience inherit the promises. 1 Peter 5:2-3 2 Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, serving as overseers, not by compulsion but willingly, not for dishonest gain but eagerly; 1 Peter 5:2-3 3 nor as being lords over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock; Imitate Other Christians (17) 1. The Necessity of Imitation 2. The Inevitability of Influence Avoid Bad Examples (18-19) 1. Their Fate is Condemnation 2. They Worship their Appetites 3. They Boast about Shameful Things 4. Their Focus is on this Life Find Good Examples (20-21) 1. Imitate Those Whose Allegiance is to King Jesus 2. Imitate Those Whose Hope is in Their Savior Imitate Good Christian Examples and Be a Good Christian Example How do we get started? 1. Notice signs of grace in other Christians and pay attention 2. Spend time with them 3. Ask them questions 4. Ask their advice