Be imitators of God, as beloved children, and live in love. How can the likes of me be an imitator of God? I can’t create a universe. I can’t redeem the world. What is it that God does that I can possible imitate? First, forgive. God does not hold grudges or wait for the sinner to get their act together. God forgives freely — and then God forgets. While this is difficult for us as human beings it is one of the divine actions that we can participate it. Imitate God in forgiving. Also, universal acceptance. God doesn’t pick and choose who to love depending on their race, ethnicity, language or culture. God loves everyone. We can imitate God by having a similar openness to all God’s children whoever they might be. Third, live as children of light. Realize that our words and deeds bring the light of God into the world.
