Oct 6, 2014

What It Means To Be Like Jesus (#4)



Jesus indicated that those who follow Him will become like Him (Matt. 10:25). What does it mean to "be like Jesus" in today's complex world? Matthew paints eight portraits of what Christ-likeness looks like, including:



#4: To Be Like Jesus Means...


TO ADMIT OUR VULNERABILITY TO TEMPTATION


Matthew's inclusion of the temptation is remarkable. It shows that the sinless Lord of the universe was tempted, just as we are (Heb. 4:15-16). If we want to be like Jesus, we must accept that temptation is real--as is the possibility of overcoming temptation. But we need to be open about our struggles. In doing so we honor God, recognize the power of sin, and encourage others to do likewise.



(from the Word in Life Study Bible from Thomas Nelson Publishers)

Psalm 122:1

I rejoiced with those who said to me, "Let us go to the house of the Lord." (HCSB)