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To emulate His (God’s) ways

• Deut. 28:9
  • The Lord shall establish thee an holy people unto himself, as he hath sworn unto thee, if thou shalt keep the commandments of the Lord thy God, and walk in his ways.
• Ephesians 5:1 ESV
  • Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children.
• Philippians 3:17 ESV
  • Brothers, join in imitating me, and keep your eyes on those who walk according to the example you have in us.
• 1 Corinthians 11:1 ESV
  • Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ.
• 3 John 1:11 ESV
  • Beloved, do not imitate evil but imitate good. Whoever does good is from God; whoever does evil has not seen God.
• 1 John 2:6 ESV
  • Whoever says he abides in him ought to walk in the same way in which he walked.
• 1 Peter 2:21 ESV
  • For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps.
• Hebrews 13:7 ESV
  • Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God. Consider the outcome of their way of life, and imitate their faith.
• Hebrews 6:12 ESV
  • So that you may not be sluggish, but imitators of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
• 1 Timothy 4:12 ESV
  • Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.
• 1 Thessalonians 1:6 ESV
  • And you became imitators of us and of the Lord, for you received the word in much affliction, with the joy of the Holy Spirit,
• Philippians 4:9 ESV
  • What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.
• Philippians 2:5 ESV
  • Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus,
• Ephesians 4:32 ESV
  • Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.
• Romans 15:5 ESV
  • May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus,

To cleave to those who know Him

• Deut. 10:20
  • Thou shalt fear the Lord thy God; him shalt thou serve, and to him shalt thou cleave, and swear by his name.
• Acts 11:22-24
  • Then tidings of these things came unto the ears of the church which was in Jerusalem: and they sent forth Barnabas, that he should go as far as Antioch. Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord. For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith: and much people was added unto the Lord.

To love Others

• Lev. 19:18
  • Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I am the Lord.
• Matthew 22:39
  • And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.

• Lev. 19:17
  • Thou shalt not hate thy brother in thine heart: thou shalt in any wise rebuke thy neighbour, and not suffer sin upon him.
• 1 John 3:15 ESV
  • Everyone who hates his brother is a murderer, and you know that no murderer has eternal life abiding in him.
• Ephesians 4:31-32 ESV
  • Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.
• 1 John 4:20-21 ESV
  • If anyone says, “I love God,” and hates his brother, he is a liar; for he who does not love his brother whom he has seen cannot love God whom he has not seen. And this commandment we have from him: whoever loves God must also love his brother.
• Matthew 5:22-24 ESV
  • But I say to you that everyone who is angry with his brother will be liable to judgment; whoever insults his brother will be liable to the council; and whoever says, ‘You fool!’ will be liable to the hell of fire. So if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar and go. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift.
• Matthew 18:15 ESV
  • “If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother.
• Colossians 3:13 ESV
  • Bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive.
• James 4:11-12 ESV
  • Do not speak evil against one another, brothers. The one who speaks against a brother or judges his brother, speaks evil against the law and judges the law. But if you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law but a judge. There is only one lawgiver and judge, he who is able to save and to destroy. But who are you to judge your neighbor?
• Romans 12:9-10 ESV
  • Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor.
• 1 Peter 2:1 ESV
  • So put away all malice and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander.
• 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 ESV
  • Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.
• Galatians 5:14-15 ESV
  • For the whole law is fulfilled in one word: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” But if you bite and devour one another, watch out that you are not consumed by one another.
• Mark 11:25 ESV
  • And whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone, so that your Father also who is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.”
• Luke 6:27-28 ESV
  • “But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you.

To reprove

• Lev. 19:17 Thou shalt not hate thy brother in thine heart: thou shalt in any wise rebuke thy neighbour, and not suffer sin upon him.
• Matthew 18:15 ESV / 5 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful
  • “If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother.
• Luke 17:3 ESV
  • Pay attention to yourselves! If your brother sins, rebuke him, and if he repents, forgive him,
• 2 Timothy 4:2 ESV
  • Preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching.
• Galatians 6:1 ESV
  • Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted.
• James 5:19-20 ESV
  • My brothers, if anyone among you wanders from the truth and someone brings him back, let him know that whoever brings back a sinner from his wandering will save his soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins.

Not to embarrass others

• Lev. 19:17
  • Thou shalt not hate thy brother in thine heart: thou shalt in any wise rebuke thy neighbour, and not suffer sin upon him.
• Ephesians 4:29 ESV
  • Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.
• Colossians 3:12-13 ESV
  • Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive.
• James 1:19-20 ESV
  • Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God.
• Matthew 7:12 ESV
  • “So, whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets.
• Philippians 2:3-4 ESV
  • Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.

• Lev. 19:16
  • Thou shalt not go up and down as a talebearer among thy people: neither shalt thou stand against the blood of thy neighbour; I am the Lord.
• Matthew 12:36-37 ESV
  • I tell you, on the day of judgment people will give account for every careless word they speak, for by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.”
• 1 Peter 3:10 ESV
  • For “Whoever desires to love life and see good days, let him keep his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking deceit;
• James 1:26 ESV
  • If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person’s religion is worthless.
• Ephesians 4:29 ESV
  • Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.

Not to take revenge

• Lev. 19:18 Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I am the Lord.
• Hebrews 10:30 ESV
  • For we know him who said, “Vengeance is mine; I will repay.” And again, “The Lord will judge his people.”
• Romans 13:4 ESV
  • For he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer.
• Romans 12:19-21 ESV
  • Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” To the contrary, “if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by so doing you will heap burning coals on his head.” Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

Not to bear a grudge

• Lev. 19:18
  • Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I am the Lord.
• Ephesians 4:26 ESV
  • Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger,
• Mark 11:25 ESV
  • And whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone, so that your Father also who is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.”
• Matthew 6:14-15 ESV
  • For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you, but if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.
• Ephesians 4:31-32 ESV
  • Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.