God created us in his image, and it is his intention that we should grow in likeness to him. All of us were created to be individuals, different and unique in our abilities, talents and gifts. We were never meant to be exactly the same.
Growing to be like someone, means you possess many of the characteristics of that person, but you are still uniquely you. We know who Jesus was through the scriptures, where we can learn the characteristics he displayed while on this earth - love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control, which are the fruits of the spirit.
These fruits have many different forms and expressions, which makes it possible for us to achieve them in varying ways. In his humanity, Jesus showed us that we too could live the life God intended us to live as we grow in relationship with him.
Whether you're new in your faith, or an experienced believer, we can all grow in likeness to Christ through his Holy Spirit, our comforter and teacher.
But the Comforter, which is the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, He shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you. John 14:26
For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. Ephesians 2:10
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