Becoming More Like Jesus
We sing many songs that indicate that we want to be like Jesus. Let’s see if we can become more like Jesus.

Introduction
Many passages stress the need to become more like Jesus. Romans 8:29; 2 Corinthians 3:18; Philippians 2:5; 1 Peter 2:21; 1 John 2:6; 1 Corinthians 11:1; finally read Ephesians 4:20-24.
Now, lets examine some of what Jesus was like?
See if you have these same qualities.
You probably already have some of these qualities, but let us improve ourselves to obtain more of these things.

What Was Jesus Like?
1. Obeyed His Parents. Luke 2:51
2.Grew Up In A Well-rounded Sort Of Way Luke 2:52
3.Was Baptized Matthew 3:13-15
4.Was Compassionate Toward The Less Fortunate Luke 7:11-15; Matthew 20:29-34
5.Knew When To Keep Silent Matthew 27:12-14
6.Regarded Doing His Father’s Will As Supreme John 6:38; John 8:29
7.Went To “Church” Regularly Luke 4:16
8.Was Zealous For God’s House John 2:13-17
9.Loved Everyone John 13:1,34-35; 11:1-5,36; Mark 10:21
10. Graciously Allowed Deeds Of Kindness Luke 8:1-3; John 12,7-8
11. Suffered Wrongfully John 15:25
12. Patiently Endured Suffering 1 Peter 2:23
13. Was Attentive To Little Children Mark 10:13-16
14. Sometimes Got Angry Mark 3:1-5; John 2:13-17
15. Felt Sorry For Those Spiritually Lost Matthew 9:36-38; Luke 9:51-56
16. Ate With Sinners Matthew 9:10-13
17. Forgave His Enemies Even Without Their Having Repented Luke 23:33-34
18. Was Not Prejudiced John 4:5-9
19. Regarded Matters Of The Kingdom And Righteousness More Important Than Eating John 4:6, 32-34; Luke 10:38-42
20. Was Devoted To His Family John 19:25-27
21. Never Let Family Matters Interfere With His Doing God’s Will Matthew 12:46-50
22. Sometimes Prayed A Long Time Luke 6:12
23. Made Special Arrangements To Pray Mark 1:35
24. Thanked God Publicly John 6:11; John 11:41-42
25. Knew The Benefit Of Rest And Relaxation Mark 6:30-31
26. Paid Taxes Ungrudgingly Matthew 17:24-27; Matthew 22:15-22
27. Loved His Country Matthew 23:37-39
28. Related To The Common People Mark 12:37
29. Violated Religious Traditions Of Men Mark 7:1-13
30. Strongly Denounced Religious Sin Matthew 23:1-36
31. Identified Religious Wrongdoers By Name Matthew 16:6-12; Revelation 2:6,14
32. Showed Mercy And Forgiveness To Those Immoral People John 8:1-11
33. Was Patient With Weak Followers John 14:8-11
34. Did Menial Tasks Of Service John 13:3-17
35. Wept With Those Who Were Weeping John 11:33-36
36. Rejoiced With Those Rejoicing Luke 10:17,21
37. Quoted The Bible A Lot Matthew 21:13,16,42
38. Used Scripture To Refute Error Matthew 4:3-10; Mark 12:24-27
39. Helped Others See The Truth In Scripture For Themselves Luke 10:25-28; Luke 24:25-27; Luke 24:44-46
40. Gave Up Privileges To Benefit Others Philippians 2:5-8.

Conclusion
These are just a few of the qualities of Jesus.
We have a long way to go to even come close.
So we had better get working on trying to imitate our LORD.

By Carey Scott from a list by unknown author

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