John Owen emphasizes the necessity of conformity to Christ as the ultimate goal of a believer's life, highlighting that true faith and love manifest in a desire to emulate Christ's internal grace and holiness. He explains that believers are called to reflect Christ's image, which is revealed through the Gospel, and that this transformation requires both a spiritual understanding of Christ's virtues and a heartfelt love for them. Owen outlines the dual aspects of this conformity: the internal grace of Christ and the external obedience to His example, stressing that genuine imitation of Christ involves both mortification of sin and growth in grace. He concludes that the life of God in believers is fundamentally about becoming like Christ, which is essential for true Christian living.

C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the importance of imitating the Apostle Paul in our daily lives, urging believers to practice the teachings they have received from him. He highlights the promise that comes with this imitation: the presence of the God of peace, who grants us a profound peace that transcends understanding, even amidst turmoil. Spurgeon warns against seeking peace through compromise of faith, asserting that true peace is found in adhering to truth and righteousness. He encourages believers to be peacemakers, reflecting the character of the God of peace in their interactions. Ultimately, by following Paul's example, we can experience the divine assurance of God's presence in our lives.

Horatius Bonar emphasizes the call to live a holy life by following Christ, the ultimate model of holiness. He explains that believers are redeemed to be holy and are to imitate Christ in faith, prayer, hope, holiness, love, and zeal. Bonar highlights that Christ's meekness and gentleness should inspire both obedience in believers and an invitation to the unbelievers to come to Him. The sermon encourages Christians to reflect Christ's character in their lives, aiming for transformation into His likeness. Ultimately, Bonar reassures that Christ's open invitation is extended to all, regardless of their past.

Thomas Brooks emphasizes that to be a holy person is to know, love, and imitate Christ, as reflected in 1 John 4:17. He explains that the graces found in Christians are a reflection of the graces in Christ, highlighting that while they may differ in degree, they are fundamentally the same. Brooks encourages believers to cultivate these graces, as they are the marks of a holy heart, and to strive to walk in the footsteps of Jesus, as stated in 1 John 2:6. The sermon calls Christians to recognize their identity in Christ and to embody His virtues in their daily lives.

Thomas Brooks emphasizes that Christians are called to imitate Christ's moral actions, using His life as a model for virtue. He outlines that to walk as Christ walked involves humility, holiness, justice, meekness, love, fruitfulness, faithfulness, and uprightness. Brooks encourages believers to rise above worldly concerns and to respond to hatred and persecution with love and prayer, embodying patience and submission in the face of adversity. Ultimately, he reminds us that Christ left us an example to follow in His steps.

T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the profound responsibility of spiritual leadership as exemplified by the Apostle Paul, who invites others to imitate him as he imitates Christ. He outlines seven essential factors of effective leadership: vision, experience, originality, courage, balance, dependence on God, and loyalty. Paul’s life and ministry serve as a model for leaders, demonstrating how a clear divine vision and personal experience shape one's ability to lead others faithfully. Sparks highlights that true leadership is not merely about authority but about embodying the principles of Christ in one's character and actions. Ultimately, Paul’s call to follow him is a call to follow Christ, underscoring the importance of integrity in leadership.