Spiritual living, the Christian life, is a process of pursuing Christ-likeness.

We must become more and more like Jesus Christ.

Simply stated, that is the Christian life. When you were growing up, no doubt there were people you looked up to, maybe it was your mom and dad or perhaps an actor or an

athlete or some other celebrity. You might have tried to dress and talk and act

exactly like they did. It's actually part of being human. We mimic those whom we admire. Now it may

sound strange, but that trait can really help you grow spiritually. You just need to

know the right examples to follow.

So who are some biblical characters you should imitate?

And how can their imperfect lives, their struggles and their failures?

How can that help you become more like Christ?

Find out today on Grace to You,

as John MacArthur continues his series,

reaching for the prize.

And with that, here's John. Philippians chapter 3, verses 17 to 21.

Brethren, join in following my example,

and observe those who walk according to the pattern you have in us. For many walk, of whom

I often told you and now tell you even weeping, that they are enemies of the cross of Christ, whose end is destruction, whose God is

their appetite, and whose glory is in their shame, who set their minds on earthly things.

For our citizenship is in heaven, from which also we eagerly wait for a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, who will transform the body of our

humble state into conformity with the body of His glory.

By the exertion of the power that he has even to subject all things to himself.

Now this great and thrilling passage, as I said, continues the theme of pursuing the prize.

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