Follow me as I follow Christ
Follow me as I follow Christ All through the gospels, Jesus proclaimed, "Follow me ..." . Here are a few examples, ( Matt.4:19, Matt.9:9, Matt.16:24, Matt.19:21, Mark 8:34, Mark 10:21, Luke 9:23, Luke 18:22, John 10:27, John 12:26 ). As one can deduce from these examples, the phrase wasn't so much an invitation to follow Him where ever He walked, but rather to copy Him in lifestyle, in attitude, in deeds and in manner. To become a disciple and imitate Him and devote ones life to His example. Not many people are aware however, that Paul also said, "Follow me ..." . Let's have a look at an example, Phil.3:17 Brethren, be followers together of me , and mark them which walk so as ye have us for an ensample. In the context of this verse, his call for others to follow is similar to that of Jesus regarding imitating him, following his example and lifestyle. Now this raises the question, why did Paul say this? Wouldn't this...