Spurgeon. 1 John 2:6. Walk As He Walked.

Why should a Christian imitate Christ?

They should do it for their own sake. If you want to live in a healthy condition: escape the sickness of sin, and enjoy the power of growing grace, then Jesus and Jesus alone must be your model. For my own happiness, for me to drink the best wine, well refined, for me to enjoy holy happy communion with Jesus, for me to be lifted high above the cares and troubles of this world, I must walk as Jesus walked. There is nothing else that can assist me to walk towards heaven then wearing the image of Jesus in my heart to rule all my actions. When you are empowered by God the Spirit to walk with God the Son, in His footsteps, you will be most joyful and most known to be a child of the most High God.

For the sake of Christianity, let us strive to be like Jesus. Oh poor Christianity, you have been shot at by cruel foes, but it has been your friends that have wounded you most severely. Who is it who wounds the beautiful face of the Christian religion? It is the pastor, the priest, the church leader, the professor who does so when they use the sword of hypocrisy. The man or woman, who with alterior motives, enters the fold, a wolf in sheep's clothing, they worry the sheep more on the inside, then the lion on the outside. There is no weapon as deadly as Judas kiss. Inconsistent pastors injur the gospel more then the critic or backslider.

For Christ's sake, may we imitate Him. Christian, do you love your Saviour? Is His name precious to you? Is His work close to your heart? Do you want all the kingdoms of the world to become His? Is it your desire that He be glorified? Do you want souls to be won for Him? If so, then imitate Jesus. Be a letter of Christ known and read by others.