The word "Christian" means 'like Christ'! We are to…
““The word "Christian" means 'like Christ'! We are to reflect His beauty, do His deeds, think His thoughts, and speak His words. This is what it means to become conformed into the image of Jesus Christ. Do we really understand to what we are committing ourselves when we sing the song 'To be like Jesus...All I ask, to be like Him'? Actually, we are asking for everything that Jesus is: His character, His work, His mind, His word, His beauty, power, wisdom, and will. This is a big order, but it is our destiny! This is what life is all about. To miss this is to miss everything. To gain this is to possess the answer to life's biggest question. Christ is the answer! God planned it so. The will of God the Father for you centers in His Son!””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Being like Christ means embodying his character, work, mind, and will.
In simple terms: Live as Christ did in thought and deed.
Key Takeaway
Pursue Christ‑like character daily.
Themes
faith
imitation
spirituality
purpose
identity
Mood
devotional
inspirational
Type
theological
instructional
When to use this quote
- prayer
- service
- study of scripture
- ethical decision‑making
Key Concepts
theology
moral development
discipleship
Questions to Reflect On
- What aspect of Christ’s character do you find hardest?
- How can you grow in that area?
A Different Perspective
Human frailty may hinder full conformity.