 The word “follow” occurs 86 times in the New Testament.  To follow after something means to accept, pursue, practice, adhere to, keep, or to respect.

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 The word “follow” occurs 86 times in the New Testament.  To follow after something means to accept, pursue, practice, adhere to, keep, or to respect a certain thing: 1 Tim. 6:9-12  The Bible catalogs several things we as God’s people need to follow after. 3 Things To Follow After

 Things That Make For Peace: Isa. 2:4; Rom. 14:17-19; Heb. 12:14; 2 Tim. 2:22; Matt. 5:9; Rom. 16:17-18  The Steps of Jesus: 1 Pet. 2:21; 1:22-24  Things That Are Good: 1 Thess. 5:15; 1 Pet. 3:13  The Apostle Paul: 1 Cor. 11:1; Phil. 3:17; 4:9 4 Things To Follow After

 The Faith of Those Who Rule Over Us: Heb. 13:7; Eph. 4:4; 1 Pet. 5:1-3  God: Eph. 5:1-2  God is changeless  God is all-powerful  God is everywhere 5 Things To Follow After  Love: 1 Thess. 5:15; 1 Pet. 3:13  God is all knowing  God is eternal

6 Things To Follow After  Do you follow after:  The things that make for peace?  The steps of Jesus?  Things that are good?  The apostle Paul?  The faith of those who rule over us?  God?  Love?