The Image of Christ - Part 3

22 But don’t just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves. 23 For if you listen to the word and don’t obey, it is like glancing at your face in a mirror. 24 You see yourself, walk away, and forget what you look like.

Genesis 1:27 NLT

27 So God created human beings in his own image. In the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.

James 2:26 MEV

26 As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead.

What is an image?

A representation of the form of a person.

A sculptured likeness.

One that closely or exactly resembles another.

A vivid description or representation.

To mirror or reflect.

Matthew 5:2–3 MEV

2 And He began speaking and taught them, saying: 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Matthew 5:4 MEV

4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.

Matthew 5:6 MEV

6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled.

Matthew 5:7 MEV

7 Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.

Matthew 5:8 MEV

8 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.

Matthew 5:9 MEV

9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the sons of God.

Matthew 5:10 MEV

10 Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Matthew 5:11–12 MEV

11 “Blessed are you when men revile you, and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake. 12 Rejoice and be very glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in this manner they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

Matthew 5:13 NLT

13 “You are the salt of the earth. But what good is salt if it has lost its flavor? Can you make it salty again? It will be thrown out and trampled underfoot as worthless.

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