Imitation Is The Highest Form Of Flattery

1 Thessalonians 1:6

You became imitators of us and of the Lord, for you welcomed the message in the midst of severe suffering with the joy given by the Holy Spirit.

Imitation is the highest form of flattery. I remember one winter – when my dad went outside to split wood for the fireplace – I tried to step in his footprints. I failed – but I tried. I was trying to walk where my father walked.

Imitation is the highest form of flattery. I remember mom and dad taking a movie picture of me playing ball against the wall of our chimney – trying to be Brooks Robinson – imitating the best.

Imitation is the highest form of flattery. I remember when I was young – we had a small band – and tried to imitate the latest group – the latest craze.

Imitation is the highest form of flattery. Do we remember trying to dress like someone or fix our hair like someone? Do we remember trying to fit in by looking just like our peers?