Imitation #1

Ephesians 5:1-2 are such loaded verses. They read:

Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children, and live a life of
love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragant offering to
God.

In the NASB, the verses start with "therefore." The whole book, it seems, is building up to this command, which seems awfully strong and how do you keep it? How can you imitate God. It starts with knowing God, His character, His heart. Only when my heart and His are united can true imitation begin, anything else is not fully imitating, it's more impersonating. Therefore - God's love before time began, God's love in action, God's power for us, God's grace to us. All, therefore.