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How do we become more like Jesus?

Question: How do I become more like Jesus?

Answer: Stating how to become more like Jesus is straightforward. The difficulty, however, is putting what God says into practice! One way to become like our Savior is with prayer, Bible study, fasting, and meditation (WPBS-FM).

Prayer is the foundation on which a healthy, strong, and growing relationship with God and Jesus are built. Just as communication is essential to human relationships, communing with our Father through prayer is necessary for us to draw close to him. Although God already knows all our needs (Matthew 6:8) he wants us to make our wants and desires known to him (Hebrews 4:16, 1John 5:15, etc.). Talking with him helps us understand his will. It aids us in conforming our lives to be like Christ. One thing we should always remember is that our discussions with God can and DO make a difference not only in us but also in the lives of others (James 4:2). For further information on this critical part of our spiritual lives, please see our article 'Guidelines for Prayer.'

The Bible is God's map that leads us to salvation through Christ. Bible study may sometimes not be the easiest thing to do, but it is the MOST worthwhile journey anyone of us could take! The Bible is a puzzle that needs to be put together correctly before we will be able to understand it completely (Isaiah 28:10). One good tip for comprehending the scriptures is to study them in their original languages (2Timothy 3:16). Help with reading the original languages (Hebrew, Chaldean, and Greek) exist in concordances and other Bible helps. For some basic rules to studying the word of God please see 'Rules for Bible Study.'

Occasional fasting can bring us closer to God and refocus our priorities to be more in line with his will. It can help us gain a bigger picture of what truly is important in life. For additional information, please see our in-depth article called 'What does the Bible say about FASTING?'

Meditation is the act of focusing our minds to think deeply about how God's precious truth applies to our lives. It is one way we can spiritually digest what the Bible teaches and further our pursuit of becoming more like Jesus. The apostle Paul admonishes us, in the book of Philippians, to meditate on anything that is good, wholesome, and true.

8. Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure . . . if there be any virtue and if there be any praise, think (meditate) on these things. (Philippians 4:8, HBFV)

In closing, always remember that becoming more like Jesus Christ is a lifelong process of trials, troubles, and triumphs. Our goal should be to dedicate ourselves into fulfilling God's will for our particular lives then dying in the faith. If we die in faithful service to him not only will we be considered profitable servants (Matthew 25:13 - 23) but we will receive a glorious crown of righteousness and eternal life (1Corinthians 9:25, 2Timothy 4:8, James 1:12, 1Peter 5:4)!

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Study the Scriptures, the word of God, which refers to Sound Doctrine, to show yourselves approved and ALWAYS let God\'s Holy Spirit lead you in truth. Remember, Holy men of God were lead and inspired by God\'s Holy Spirit to write God\'s word. The Holy Bible is used to guide us, teach us, approve, reproof, and set us on the straight and narrow which leads us to Salvation, and Heaven.

God\'s spirit must lead us

It is God\'s Holy Spirit within a person that will ultimately lead them to all truth (John 14:26). The final vital principle we must apply to our Biblical studies is that we must be willing to let God\'s spirit lead and guide us to the truth.

Rules to Study the Bible

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Spread the Good News/Gospel of our Lord and God's saving
grace through Jesus.


What is the Great Commission?

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Pray without ceasing, stay constantly in communion with God.
Meditate, upon things that are good and of God, in our lives and in God's word.

Guidelines for Prayers

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Jesus Fasted, and our Lord is a great example that we should too,even due to medical reasons, we can fast at least one day a year.

What does the Bible say about Fasting?

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What does the Bible say about Fasting?

What does it mean to FAST in the Bible? What is the purpose of fasting? In Matthew 9 John the Baptist's disciples made a special trip to ask Jesus an interesting question.

"Then the disciples of John came to Him, saying, 'Why do we and the Pharisees fast often, but Your disciples do not fast?' And Jesus said to them, 'Are the children of the bridechamber able to mourn while the bridegroom is with them? But the days will come when the bridegroom shall be taken away from them, and then they shall fast." (Matthew 9:14-15, HBFV
Jesus is telling us that while there is a time not to fast, there are times when we need to."

Excellent Post. Yes Valerie, it is a lifetime process. Even in Heaven we will be at peace with God and praise Him forever but I have a feeling God still has much to teach us and we will have a eternity for this.

Thanks Tom D.,

You are absolutely correct, we still have much to learn, and we will continue to learn in Heaven as well. We'll have eternity to do so; and the more we become like Jesus, the more we'll be able to understand, how our loving God and Father
feels, about certain things. We'll understand how much the Lord desires for us to imitate His ways; for there is no greater flattery than a student, imitating their Master. Our Lord and Master, Jesus.

God Bless,

Valerie