Gods Sabbath

C HAPTER 19

Christ Our Example

A prayerful reading of Matthew 4:1–11 together with The Desire of Ages 114–123 can help to deepen the understanding of this chapter.

Imitating Christ I n Christ, the believer has the perfect Guide for every step in life, and for every principle of operation. In His continuing role as God’s instrument to manifest righteousness and truth, Christ is the unfailing reference for all decisions which face the Christian. The words He spoke at the last Supper with His dis ciples are equally true for everything else He did: “I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you.” John 13:15. As true disciples we should imitate our Master, as He in turn imitated His heavenly Father. “Follow God’s example in everything you do just as a much loved child imitates his father.” Ephesians 5:1 (The Living Bible). “To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps.” 1Peter 2:21.

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