1. Imitate those who Imitate Christ
2:19-30 and 3:17-21

2. Two Questions How do I CHOOSE the right person to look up to?
How do I BECOME the right person to look up to?

3. Traits to Imitate from Timothy
Looks out for the right #1
Your welfare (v20)
The interests of Christ (v21)
The Gospel (v22)

4. 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

5. Traits to Imitate from Epaphroditus
Embraces the cross (2:30)
Sacrifices time
Sacrifices comfort
Sacrifices emotional strength
Sacrifices money

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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