Last week we looked at Scripture that spoke of the importance of our 
conduct
in the world and the importance of walking in uprightness before non
believers. Let's look a little further into 'walking in Christ likeness.'

"The one who says he abides in Him (Christ Jesus) ought himself to walk in
the same manner as He walked." 1 John 2:6 (My parentheses)

We all know the example Jesus gave the disciples by His actions in John
13:1-17 (Read again what Jesus is telling us), Vs. 15 tells us why (all
Believers down through the ages have been and are included).
"For I gave you an example that you also should do as I did to you."

Paul tells us in Romans 15:5 (Read verses 1-6),
"Now may the God who gives perseverance and encouragement grant you to be
of the same mind with one another according to Christ Jesus."

In 2 Corinthians 10:1, Paul speaks of the "...meekness and gentleness of
Christ..." (that is the way he is when faced to face with the Corinthians.)

Then we have Paul's heartfelt urging in Philippians 2:5-8
"Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus, Vs. 5
Who, although He existed in the form of God, did not regard equality with
God a things to be grasped, Vs. 6
But emptied Himself, taking the form of a bondservant and being made in the
likeness of men. Vs. 7
And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself by becoming
obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross." Vs. 8
(He emptied Himself, humbled Himself and was obedient to the point of 
death.
This is to be our mind set!)

The writer to the Hebrews tells of Christ Jesus' faithfulness to the Father
in Hebrews 3:1-2,
"Therefore, holy brethren, partakers of a heavenly calling, consider the
Apostle and High Priest of our confession, Christ Jesus, who was faithful 
to
Him who appointed Him..."

Then the Hebrew writer tells us in 12:2 that Jesus endured the cross,
despising the shame because He set His focus on the joy that was to come.
He has finished the work that has redeemed us and reconciled us to God!
Therefore, our focus is to be set on Him who is the author and finisher of
our faith!
"Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy
that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has set
down at the right hand of the throne of God."

The Apostle Peter reminds us that Jesus suffered and He is our example in
this too. Peter is speaking here of suffering in doing right. We are to
patiently endure it for that finds favor with God. (Read the account in
1 Peter 2:18-25)
"For you have been called for this purpose, since Christ also suffered for
you, leaving you an example for you to follow in His steps." 1 Peter 2:21

As 'works in progress' let us seek to know our precious Lord and Savior in
ways that we can not even imagine at this moment. To KNOW Him should be
our heart's burning desire. May these verses we share together today be a
stepping off point into a deeper knowledge of Him who is our very life.
"...because as He is, so also are we in this world."  1 John 4:17

With grateful hearts let us continually praise, honor and worship The One
and Only God; Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen