Walking in Love | Dr. David Jeremiah

Behavioral scientists have discovered an interesting phenomenon called “imprinting” in the early development of some animals. At certain critical stages, whatever other animal, object, or person the young animal is exposed to is taken to be its “parent.” If a young goose is “imprinted” with a dog, the gosling will see the dog as its mother.

Paul says that such imprinting should happen in Christian growth. We should walk so closely with Jesus that He imprints on us His nature: loving, serving, sacrificing, pleasing to God the Father. Stay close to Him through Bible study, prayer, fellowship, and evangelism so that you are always in a position to be transformed into His image.

Covers Ephesians 5:1-7

Barton, B. B., & Comfort, P. W. (1996). Ephesians (p. 99). Wheaton, IL: Tyndale House Publishers.