In many ways, truly imitating God is impossible. We will never be sovereign, omniscient, omnipotent creators. If God asks us to imitate him, we must believe that it is possible to obey and that God himself will enable us to do so. God's eternal purpose is to transform us into his children, resembling him in his very nature. These verses reveal that imitating God is not only possible, but isand has been since the beginning of creationGod's will for all true Christians.
Children imitate naturally, without being encouraged, exhorted or taught.
Jacqueline is quite a strong-willed little girl with definite opinions and preferences. And although she tries very hard to be her own, independent self, she cannot help but imitate. From time to time we hear about children with neglectful, abusive parents. Sadly, such children frequently end up imitating these very negative qualities by default. Others are so revolted by the bad example of their parents that they want nothing to do with their lifestyle.