Sermos imitadores de Cristo
Ser imitador de Cristo é o chamado supremo do cristão. Paulo exortou: 'Sede meus imitadores, como eu sou de Cristo.' Fomos criados à imagem de Deus para refletir seu caráter.
Imitar a Cristo
Sede imitadores de Deus como filhos amados. Cristo se esvaziou e se humilhou — esse é o padrão que devemos seguir.
So then, imitate God since you’re his much-loved children.
The attitude you should have is the same as that of Christ Jesus. Though in his nature he was always God, he wasn’t concerned to cling onto his equality with God. Instead he emptied himself, taking the nature of a servant, becoming like a human being. Coming in human form, humbling himself, he submitted himself to death—even death on a cross.
You should imitate me, just as I imitate Christ.
You were imitating us and the Lord when you received the message, for despite your troubles you experienced the joy the Holy Spirit gives.
Criados à imagem de Deus
Deus nos criou à sua imagem e semelhança. Adorar em espírito e verdade é viver refletindo o caráter do Criador.
God said, "Let us make human beings in our image who are like us. They will have authority over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock, and over the whole of the earth and every creature that moves on it."
God is Spirit, so worshipers must worship in spirit and in truth."