Imitation of God

Imitation of God (Latin: imitatio Dei) is the religious precept of Man finding salvation by attempting to realize his concept of supreme being. It is a concept found in Judaism, Christianity and other world religions. Quotes Just as He is called gracious, you too be gracious; just as he is called merciful, you too be merciful; just as he is called holy, you too be holy. Maimonides, Laws Concerning Character Traits, in The Ethical Writings of Maimonides (Dover:1975), p. 30 Ἔσεσθε οὖν ὑμεῖς τέλειοι ὡς ὁ Πατὴρ ὑμῶν ὁ οὐράνιος τέλειός ἐστιν. Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect. Matthew 5:48 See also Imitation of Christ External links