Counsels on Self-Identity

Counsel #3 — God’s Image In Us Today

Picture: Counsel #3 — God’s Image In Us Today CI 5.1

What does having God’s image look like?^[3] Here are some examples:
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• Loving our enemies (Matthew 5:44)
• Turning the other cheek (Matthew 5:39)
• Giving to those in need (Matthew 6:2)
• Praying for those who persecute us (Matthew 5:44)
• Forgiving others as God has forgiven us (Matthew 6:14, 15)
• Not judging others (Matthew 7:1)
• Not worrying about anything (Matthew 6:25-34)
• Seeking first the kingdom of God (Matthew 6:33)
• Living a life of love (1 John 4:19)
• Walking in the light (1 John 1:7)
• Obeying God's commands (1 John 2:3-5)

“Put on the new man who is renewed in knowledge according to the image of Him who created him.” Colossians 3:10, NKJV CI 5.3

“When Adam came from the Creator’s hand, he bore, in his physical, mental, and spiritual nature, a likeness to his Maker.... Through sin the divine likeness was marred, and well-nigh obliterated…. Yet the race was not left without hope.” Ellen White in Education, p. 15.1 CI 5.4

Reflect: What example above do you struggle with most? Ask God for help in restoring His image in you. CI 5.5