Imitator

Israel Will Be Punished

It was customary in Hosea’s day for people to rejoice at harvest time. Israel, however, was commanded not to do so. She had attributed the abundance she experienced to the idols she worshiped, instead of to God who sent it (v. l). Because of her spiritual defection crops failed and …

Who do You Try to Imitate?

Paul continues his discussion on the conduct of believers. He says that each Christian should be an imitator of God because he is a child of God (v. 1). Just as children imitate their parents, so should a believer imitate God. This should begin by walking in Christ-like love (v.2 …

IllustrationPresident Calvin Coolidge Gives His Cat Coffee

President Calvin Coolidge invited some people from his hometown to dinner at the White House. Since they did …

IllustrationWatch Who You Imitate

President Calvin Coolidge invited some people from his hometown to dinner at the White House. Since they did not know how to behave at such an occasion, they thought the best policy would be just to do what the President did. The time came for serving coffee. The President p …