Jesus is the model

 by David Long

"He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked" (1 John 2:6).  Jesus set the model on how to live life. If we claim to be living the Christian life then we must follow Jesus' example.

"And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure" (1 John 3:3). Jesus is the model for purity. If we have the hope of being like Him then we must follow his example of purity. 

"Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous" (1 John 3:7). Jesus is the model for righteousness. If we are going to be righteous like Jesus then we must continue to do what is right in God's sight. Obeying God's commandments is righteousness (Psa. 119:172). That's what Jesus did and that's what we must do!