COMPASS

Apostle started by first addressing the fact that Christianity is not only about believing, but it is about becoming.

He pointed out that scripture calls us to imitation, not admiration. We are instructed to be imitators of God and to let the mind of Christ be in us (Ephesians 5:1; Philippians 2:5).

Apostle taught on these major areas:

📍Christianity is about imitation, not admiration.

We were reminded that: •Growth in Christ does not happen by agreement alone, but by intentional imitation. •If you desire growth, you must identify what is communicable in Christ and consciously copy it. •Belief introduces you to Christ, but imitation proves discipleship. •The term “Christian” described people whose lives resembled Christ, not people who only believed.

📍 The crisis in the Church is a shortage of imitators.

Apostle emphasized that: •The Church does not lack believers; it lacks people who live like Christ. •Transformation cannot be claimed while old patterns remain untouched. •Anger, lust, covetousness, bitterness, and pride cannot coexist with a renewed mind. •As we behold the Lord, we are changed from glory to glory (2 Corinthians 3:18).

📍 Discipleship is proven by consistency, not intensity.

We learned that: •What makes you a disciple is your willingness to keep gazing on Christ. •Maturity is not flawlessness, but spiritual adulthood (Matthew 5:48). •Growth is learning to respond the way Christ would respond.

📍 Forgiveness is not optional in imitation.

Apostle taught that: •Christ did not only teach forgiveness; He demonstrated it. •Love is defined by what Christ gave and what He now requires. •John 3:16 shows the provision of love, while 1 John 3:16 shows the responsibility of love. •We often enjoy what Christ provided while resisting what Christ modeled.

📍 Selective imitation weakens the Church.

We were shown that: •The definition of success for Christ was obedience, even unto death. •If we follow Him, obedience must shape how we live, love, and serve. •The call is to go the extra mile and live beyond self-interest (Luke 6:36). •We must extend mercy the same way we received mercy.

📍 Imitation brings clarity and reveals what is at stake.

From the story of Abraham and Isaac, we learned that: •The story is not just obedience, but a revelation of sacrifice. •The name Jireh was revealed after Abraham showed willingness to give up what mattered most (Genesis 22:14). •You cannot live selfishly and still expect divine provision.

📍 Alignment with God produces what effort cannot.

Apostle explained that: •Seeking first the Kingdom reorders life. •Direction replaces confusion when priorities are right. •Favor becomes an offshoot of relationship, not struggle. •When aligned, your life becomes heaven’s concern.

📍 We were taught that there are three expressions of divine help:

•Sovereign help: God intervenes because He is God (Exodus 3). •Evangelical help: God displays His power to draw hearts (Exodus 13:22). •Covenant help: God invites His people to boast in Him like David did (Psalms 34:2).

And that: •Those who understand covenant live with expectation. •They trust God with direction and ordered steps. •Help is not occasional, it is relational.

📍 We also learned that righteousness expresses itself in daily life: •Righteousness is not limited to salvation. •It shows up in choices, decisions, and direction. •Scripture reveals righteousness that saves, governs behavior, and influences outcomes. •Genuine relationship with God reflects in everyday conduct (Proverbs 3:5-6; Isaiah 33:22).

📍 We were reminded that Christianity is a life to be lived, not a title to be claimed:

•Because He leads us, our lives have direction. •There are no accidents in our journey. •Our steps are ordered. •Our lives are aligned.