Let us become like Christ, since Christ became like us

fool for Christ 26 Apr 2023 13:58:01 GMT
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"Let us become like Christ, since Christ became like us. Let us become 
God's for His sake, since He for ours became Man. He assumed the worse that 
He might give us the better; He became poor that we through His poverty 
might be rich; 2 Corinthians 8:9 He took upon Him the form of a servant 
that we might receive back our liberty; He came down that we might be 
exalted; He was tempted that we might conquer; He was dishonoured that He 
might glorify us; He died that He might save us; He ascended that He might 
draw to Himself us, who were lying low in the Fall of sin. Let us give all, 
offer all, to Him Who gave Himself a Ransom and a Reconciliation for us. 
But one can give nothing like oneself, understanding the Mystery, and 
becoming for His sake all that He became for ours."

St. Gregory the Theologian, On the Resurrection.

"I will praise You, O Lord, with my whole heart; I will tell of all Your 
marvelous works. I will be glad and rejoice in You; I will sing praise to 
Your name, O Most High."  Psalm 9:1-2

Draw nigh unto God and He will draw nigh unto you.