Pursue Paul's Path

Bringing Glory to God, Aiming at pleasing God was the goal of Paul's life and the encouragement he gave to one another. In fact Paul said 1 Corinthians 4:16 (NASB95) Therefore I exhort you, be imitators of me.

Imitate me he said. Someone might say that sounds odd/off. Understand what he meant. In 1 Corinthians 11:1 He clarifies (NASB95) be imitators of me, just as I also am of Christ.

Paul's goal didn't change. He said follow me as I follow Christ.

Live as if Christ alone matters. Paul was a true Trail Blazer in this area. Pursue Paul's Path.

We see 3 of these tracks in the text today.

1. We Can Follow Paul's Personal Actions v.10
   a. Paul's Apostolic Doctrine

b. Paul's Conduct

c. Paul's Aim

2. Paul's Christ like attitudes v.10

a. Faith

b. Patience

c. Love

d. Perseverance

3. Be willing to walk in Paul's Adversities v 11-12

So like the trailblazers who went before us. Those who mapped the globe and opened up the seas, who opened up the Cumberland Gap.

The Apostle Paul was one who said it is my Aim, It is My Goal to please the Lord Jesus Christ.

Like Paul let us watch

1. Our Actions, the Teaching and Conduction

2. Our Attitudes of faith, patience, love perseverance

3. And finally follow Paul's Adversities in being willing to suffer for the Lord Jesus Christ.

These are the things that God uses to advance His Kingdom.