A clear and biblical look at what it really means to mentor another Christian woman. Learn 5 foundational traits of a Christ-centered mentor and how to live them out today.
If someone asked you what the Christian life is all about, how would you answer?
For many, the answer might include going to church, reading the Bible, or prayer. All of these are good and necessary – but at the very heart of Christianity is a Person: Jesus Christ.
Everything we do as Christians – our worship, our obedience, our growth in holiness – hinges on Him. We are called to imitate Him.
Let’s look at what the word imitate means:
Our goal as Christians is to follow Jesus as our model/example.
We are to copy Him. To be like Him. To live like Him.
Ever heard the phrase, ‘imitation is the greatest form of flattery?’
Well, that’s not what we’re doing here. We aren’t imitating Jesus to flatter him, let’s look at why we aim to imitate Jesus.
The Bible is clear that imitation is a key part of discipleship.
Let’s look at a few verses:
Paul writes, “Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ.“ (1 Corinthians 11:1). – Our foundation verse here at She Imitates.
“If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet. For I have given you an example, that you also should do just as I have done to you.” (John 13:14-15)
“Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. (Ephesians 5:1-2)
Our aim is not simply to gain knowledge, but to walk as Jesus walked.
Imitation isn’t about perfection – it’s about direction.
It means setting our eyes on Jesus and letting His life be the model for ours.
We imitate Jesus because He is the flawless picture of what it means to walk in perfect love, obedience, and holiness. While every human example will fall short, Jesus lived without sin (Hebrews 4:15). He shows us what it looks like to fully love God and others, to serve with humility, and to walk in obedience to the Father’s will – even when it was costly.
The Bible continually points us back to Christ as the one we are to model our lives after. Paul wrote, “Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ” (1 Corinthians 11:1). Even Paul, a great leader of the early church, made it clear that the ultimate example isn’t him – it’s Jesus.
We are called to become more Christlike in every area of life. 1 John 2:6 says, “whoever says he abides in him ought to walk in the same way in which he walked.” Our daily walk is meant to echo His love, His sacrifice, and His obedience.
When we fix our eyes on Jesus and choose to follow His example, we’re not just learning how to “be good people.” We’re being transformed into His likeness, step by step, through the power of the Spirit (2 Corinthians 3:18).
Not everyone is worthy of imitation – but Jesus is. Unlike even the most faithful people we admire, He never sinned, never failed, and never wavered from the Father’s will. He is the spotless Lamb of God (John 1:29), the One who lived in perfect obedience and perfect love.
When we look to Jesus, we see a life that is entirely trustworthy and worth following. Colossians 1:15 tells us, “He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation.” If we want to know how God thinks, loves, and acts, we look at Jesus. His life on earth was the clearest revelation of God’s character.
Others may inspire us, but only Christ can transform us. Philippians 2:9–11 declares that because of His obedience, “God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow… and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.” He is not simply a good example; He is Lord.
That’s why He alone is worthy of our imitation. We follow Him not just because He lived well, but because He is the Son of God who gave His life for us, rose again, and reigns forever.
So, why do we imitate Jesus? Because He is the center of our faith, the model of our life, and the hope of our eternity. Everything begins and ends with Him.
As you walk forward, keep your eyes fixed on Jesus. Open your Bible and study His life. Talk to Him in prayer. Ask the Spirit to shape your character to look more like His.
Imitating Jesus is more than copying outward behavior – it’s about allowing the Spirit to shape us from the inside out. The more we behold Christ, the more we become like Him (2 Corinthians 3:18).
When you imitate Jesus in your daily life – how you speak, how you love, how you forgive—you are reflecting Him to the world. And that reflection matters. It’s how your faith not only grows stronger but also influences those around you.
Remember, this isn’t about striving on your own – it’s about staying close to the One who already finished the work on the cross. You don’t imitate Jesus to earn salvation. You imitate Him because you belong to Him.
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A clear and biblical look at what it really means to mentor another Christian woman. Learn 5 foundational traits of a Christ-centered mentor and how to live them out today.
Want to start living out your faith in real life? Ask yourself these 4 questions to turn knowledge of Scripture into daily, intentional Christlike choices.
A clear and biblical look at what it really means to mentor another Christian woman. Learn 5 foundational traits of a Christ-centered mentor and how to live them out today.
Want to start living out your faith in real life? Ask yourself these 4 questions to turn knowledge of Scripture into daily, intentional Christlike choices.