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Imitate those who Imitate Christ

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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

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