1 Corinthians 11:1

Be ye imitators of me, even as. also am of Christ.

This passage really belongs to the closing argument which is found in Chapter 10. Especially verses 31-33.

'imitators' -'Pattern after me as. pattern after Christ.' (Ber)

-3402. mimetes mim-ay-tace'; from 3401; an imitator: -follower.

Points to Note:

1. Our own personal example can either strengthen or undermine our defense of the truth. 'Paul's personal example played. large part in his argument; it is fitting he should refer to it in summing up.' (Gr. Ex. N.T. p. 869)

2. Christians not only need "teaching", they need "examples"; they need visible demonstrations of Christianity put into practice. (Titus 2:7; 1 Timothy 4:12; 1 Timothy 4:16)

3. Christ is the ultimate "role model".

4. Following and imitating Christ, isn't an impossible or unrealistic task. 'Those who imitate Christ have. right to call upon others to imitate them.' (Lenski p. 428)