To become more like God, Scripture teaches a clear path: be transformed into His image through the Holy Spirit, put on the new self, imitate His character, and walk in love, holiness, and righteousness.
Ephesians 4:24 — Put on the new self “created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.” This verse means embracing a transformed way of living that reflects true righteousness and holiness, not just outward change but and inner renewal produced by God.
In short: Live as the new person God has made you to be, displaying His character in your daily life.
1 Peter 1:15 — “Be holy in all you do,” just as God is holy. This verse gives a simple but strong message. Believers are called to live holy lives because God Himself is holy.
More specifically, the verse urges you to let every part of your conduct reflect God’s character-not just in worship, but in daily choices, attitudes, and behavior.
In brief: Let your life mirror God’s holiness in everything you do.
John 3:30 — “He must increase, but I must decrease.” This is a statement of humility and surrender. John the Baptist says that Jesus must become greater, and he himself must become less.
In brief: Let Christ take center stage in your life-His glory increases as yourself importance decreases.
Romans 12:2 (repeated emphasis) — Transformation comes through rejecting worldly patterns. This verse calls believers to stop being shaped by the world’s values and instead be transformed by the renewing work of God in their minds. The result of this renewal is the ability to discern and live out God’s good, pleasing, and perfect will.
In brief: Don’t follow the world’s pattern-let God change how you think so you can live in His will.
To become like God, you must walk in His love.
John 15:12 — “Love each other as I have loved you.” This verse is very easy to understand. God makes it very clear that we are to love each other same as He loves us.
Oh yes God teaches us how to become more like him.
God says:
Let the Holy Spirit transform you (2 Cor 3:18).
Renew your mind daily (Rom 12:2).
Put on the new self (Eph 4:24; Col 3:10).
Walk in love (John 15:12; 1 John 4:19).
THIS IS THE WORD OF GOD, ALLOW IT TO BE A GUIDE UNTO YOUR LIFE.
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PASTOR ANDRA HIGGINBOTHAM
James 1:25 GW
However, the person who continues to study God’s perfect laws that make people free and who remains committed to them will be blessed. People like that don’t merely listen and forget; they actually do what God’s laws say.
IF YOU WILL STUDY GOD’S WORD, COMMITT TO GOD’S WORD, AND LIVE BY GOD’S WORD, YOU WILL BE BLESSED BY GOD.
GOD AND I ARE ASKING YOU TO PLEASE SHARE THIS WORD WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS, THANK YOU.
PASTOR ANDRA HIGGINBOTHAM