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Imitate those who Imitate Christ
2:19-30 and 3:17-21
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Two Questions How do I CHOOSE the right person to look up to?
How do I BECOME the right person to look up to?
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Traits to Imitate from Timothy
Looks out for the right #1 Your welfare (v20) The interests of Christ (v21) The Gospel (v22)
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Traits to Imitate from Timothy
Looks out for the right #1 Proven history of… (2:22) Teamwork with other believers Submission to authority Service to the gospel
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Traits to Imitate from Epaphroditus
Embraces the cross (2:30) Sacrifices time Sacrifices comfort Sacrifices emotional strength Sacrifices money
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Traits to Imitate from 3:17-21
Lives as a citizen of heaven Opposites: Opposed to the gospel Unsaved Worship/serve their fleshly appetites Rejoice in what is actually shameful Set their minds on things of earth
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Traits to Imitate from 3:17-21
Lives as a citizen of heaven Instead follow those who: Love to share the gospel Live with confident hope in heaven Deny their fleshly appetites Rejoice in what is God-honoring Set their minds on heavenly things
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Conclusion Choosing right role models Becoming right role models
Looks out for the right #1 Proven Embraces the cross Lives as a citizen of heaven
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