What does the Bible say about walking as christ?
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The Bible teaches that believers are called, by grace and through union with Christ, to reflect His character and obey His example in humble love, holiness, and self-denial. Those who abide in Him should walk as He walked (1 John 2:6), following His sacrificial love (Ephesians 5:1-2) and patient endurance in suffering (1 Peter 2:21). Christ has given His people an example of servant-hearted humility (John 13:15; Philippians 2:5). This imitation is not a means of earning salvation, but the fruit of faith: having been crucified with Christ, believers live by faith in Him (Galatians 2:20). God is conforming His children to the image of His Son (Romans 8:29).
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- 1 John 2:6
he who says he remains in him ought himself also to walk just like he walked.
- Ephesians 5:1-2
[1] Be therefore imitators of God, as beloved children. [2] Walk in love, even as Christ also loved you, and gave himself up for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling fragrance.
- 1 Peter 2:21
For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving you an example, that you should follow his steps,
- 1 John 4:17
In this love has been made perfect among us, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment, because as he is, even so are we in this world.
- John 13:15
For I have given you an example, that you also should do as I have done to you.
- Philippians 2:5
Have this in your mind, which was also in Christ Jesus,
- 1 Corinthians 11:1
Be imitators of me, even as I also am of Christ.
- Romans 8:29
For whom he foreknew, he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers.
- Galatians 2:20
I have been crucified with Christ, and it is no longer I that live, but Christ living in me. That life which I now live in the flesh, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself up for me.
- Colossians 2:6
As therefore you received Christ Jesus, the Lord, walk in him,
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