How to Be More Like Jesus (Christianity)

Last Updated: January 18, 2023 Approved

To be like Jesus is being a person willing to put others before yourself, to seek wisdom, and to care about how you interact with all people you come across in life. Here are some ways to be more like Jesus.

Steps

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Know who Jesus is and what he did. Read the Bible to learn more about him. Acts 20:32 says that the Word of God is able to build you up.
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Love him. Radiate that love with others. Jesus said in John 13:34-35 that people would know us if we had the agape love of God and demonstrate it to the world.
- Have the right heart. Proverbs 4:23, "Above all things keep your heart for out of it are the issues of life." Proverbs 3:5, "Trust in the Lord with all your Heart and rely not on your own understanding."
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Care for other people. Treat others as you would like to be treated (Golden rule of Jesus in Matthew 7:12); think beyond yourself. Jesus forgave Peter even though Peter betrayed Jesus. Peter betrayed Jesus but Jesus would never betray Peter.
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Be learned and wise. Jesus grew in wisdom, stature, and favor with God and Man (Luke 2:52).
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Be humble. After Jesus washed His disciples feet, He said, "An example I have given you, that you should do likewise (John 13:15).
- Deal with your pride and any boastfulness. Phil 2:5 says, "Let this humble mind be in you that was also in Christ Jesus".
- Be prepared to say sorry when you get something wrong.
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Be considerate of others in all that you do. I Corinthians 13:4 says that love is always patient and kind. It was also through love that Jesus healed the sick and His desire was that His followers would do the same thing (Matthew 14:14, Matthew 10:7-8)
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Watch your tone of voice, your style of language (don't curse, blaspheme, etc.). Always speak kindly of others and try to see things from their perspective. Jesus on the Cross said, "Father forgive them for they know not what they do (Luke 23:34).

Community Q&A

Question

Why it is so hard to live a Christian life?

Community Answer

Jesus says in the Bible, "Anyone who persecutes Me will persecute My followers." Satan is out there ready to destroy those who follow Jesus. However, faith and hope and prayer will help you through difficulties. Christians are killed, persecuted, bullied, stereotyped, judged, and mistreated because of their faith. No one can go through life without having problems with being a Christian. Remember that Jesus died for your sins and that your reward will be great.
Question

Why do Christians want to behave like Jesus?

Community Answer

Christianity is based off of Jesus' teachings, so he is the perfect role model for a Christian. By behaving like Jesus, a Christian will be certain that they are following their religion's teachings the way Jesus would want them to.
Question

I'm going through a lot right now. Should I give up?

Community Answer

You should not give up because Jesus will help you through your problems. Read Psalms 23; it talks about God helping you through the valley of darkness.