BEING CHRISTLIKE

Just writing this kind of terminology can be offsetting at first stroke. But I suppose it should not be when the Lord constantly used the phrase, ‘Come follow me.’ That would imply doing what he did…being like him.

Dallas Willard (1935-2013) professor and author wrote:
“Jesus never expected us simply to turn the other cheek, go the second mile, bless those who persecute us, give unto them that ask, and so forth. These responses, generally and rightly understood to be characteristic of Christlikeness, were set forth by him as illustrative of what might be expected of a new kind of person – one who intelligently and steadfastly seeks, above all else, to live within the rule of God and be possessed by the kind of righteousness that God himself has, as Matthew 6:33 portrays.” (Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need. Matthew 6:33)

I think it means to stop being religious and expect to pattern our life after those people and things we love. We become like what we love. Any other interpretation could become legalism, form and religious goofiness.

“Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.” Jesus