Would Jesus do it?

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(Thomas Sherman, "Divine Breathings; Or, a Pious Soul Thirsting after Christ")

"I have set you an example--that you should do as I have done for you." John 13:15

When anything presents itself, think: if He were alive and in my place--would Jesus do it? Or if I were about to die--would I still do it?

I must walk--as He has walked; and I must live--as I intend to die. If the thing in question is not Christ's will--it is my sin. And if I die in that sin--it will be my ruin.

I will therefore in every action so conduct myself--as if Christ were on the one hand--and death on the other!

"Leaving you an example, so that you should follow in His steps." 1 Peter 2:2