Philippians 3:17 NLT - Dear brothers and sisters, pattern your lives after mine, and learn from those who follow our example.
**1 Corinthians 11:1 NLT **- And you should imitate me, just as I imitate Christ.
1 Timothy 4:12 NLT - Don't let anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity.
The word example is the word tupos in Greek. It translates to "the mark of a stroke; a print." The imagery is that of a mark that is left behind after a stamp leaves the paper.
Ephesians 4:29 NLT - Don't use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them.
1 Corinthians 4:16–17 NLT - 16 So I urge you to imitate me. 17 That's why I have sent Timothy, my beloved and faithful child in the Lord. He will remind you of how I follow Christ Jesus, just as I teach in all the churches wherever I go.
John 13:34–35 NLT - 34 So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other. 35 Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples.
Hebrews 12:1 NLT - Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith...
**2 Timothy 2:21 NLT **- If you keep yourself pure, you will be a special utensil for honorable use. Your life will be clean, and you will be ready for the Master to use you for every good work.
External purity - what you abstain from
Internal purity - motives, humility, meekness, etc.