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  THIS PERFECT PATTERN
  by Thomas Brooks
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Summary: The sermon emphasizes the importance of abiding in Christ and
imitating His perfect moral virtues as the ultimate example for
Christians.

Topics: "Christian Living", "Imitating Christ"
Scripture References: Matthew 5:16, John 13:15, Romans 8:29, 1 Corinthians 11:1, Ephesians 5:1-2, Philippians 2:5, Colossians 3:17, Hebrews 12:1-2, 1 Peter 2:21, 1 John 2:6

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DESCRIPTION
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Thomas Brooks emphasizes that a true Christian's life should reflect the
character of Christ, as stated in 1 John 2:6. He urges believers to
follow Christ's moral virtues, as He is the only perfect pattern for
living. Brooks highlights that those who strive to emulate Christ are
the happiest among God's children. The sermon calls for a deep
commitment to walking in the footsteps of Jesus, as outlined in 1 Peter
2:21.

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CONTENT
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"He who says he abides in Him, ought himself also

to walk even as He walked." 1 John 2:6

Oh that this blessed Scripture might always lie warm

upon our hearts. A Christian's whole life should be

nothing but a visible representation of Christ. It is not

only our liberty--but our duty and glory, to follow Christ

inviolably in all His moral virtues. Other patterns are

imperfect and defective--but Christ is a perfect pattern!

Of all His children, they are the happiest, who come

nearest to this perfect pattern.

"Leaving you an example, that you should follow

in His steps." 1 Peter 2:21

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/thomas-brooks/this-perfect-pattern/
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