Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children.

“Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.”

The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.

May the Lord direct your hearts into God’s love and Christ’s perseverance.

When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”

To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”

Whoever serves me must follow me; and where I am, my servant also will be. My Father will honor the one who serves me.

By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.

This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.

Direct my footsteps according to your word; let no sin rule over me.

Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit.

For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.

He declared to you his covenant, the Ten Commandments, which he commanded you to follow and then wrote them on two stone tablets.

And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in us what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.

To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps.

Walk in obedience to all that the Lord your God has commanded you, so that you may live and prosper and prolong your days in the land that you will possess.

Whoever does not take up their cross and follow me is not worthy of me.