You were created to become like Christ ...in our image and likeness ..spiritual beings....we can think, reason, solve problems ..we are relational ..give and receive love ..moral consciousness ..Jesus was on a mission to restore our image that we have lost ..the image and likeness of God is Jesus ..the visible image of the invisible God
Christlikeness is about transforming your character, not your personality
Life is supposed to be be difficult ..it is how we grow ..life is not about you ..we are building our character for heaven
God's spirit works in you ...changing to be more like Christ is sanctification .....not produced by imitation, but by I habitation ..Christ lives in you we allow Christ to live through us
We must cooperate with the Holy Spirit's work ..obedience unlocks God's power ..God waits for us to act first ..move ahead in your weakness, fears and feelings ...let go of old ways of acting ..change the way we think ..renewing of our minds ..put on the character of Christ by developing new Godly habits
Your character is the sum of your habits ..need a new self
God uses his word, people and circumstances to mold us ..word is the truth, people are the support and circumstances the environment.... You need to be in relationship with other people ... It is about love
It is a long, slow process ..will take the rest of our lives
God is far more interested in what you are than in what you do ... We are human beings, not human doings
You must make a counter culture decision to focus on becoming more like Christ
Settling for personal fulfilment and emotional stability is narcissism not discipleship ...Jesus did not die so we can live comfortable well adjusted lives
Notes
I think for most people, including Christians this is asking more than they are willing to give
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