The word of the day is “imitate.”  Most often if we want to know something we look it up.  We used to consult a book or encyclopedia.  But nowadays we will probably ask “Siri,” search on Google or YouTube, or consult our friends on face book.  But how do we find out how to live the Christian life?  Of course, we can read our Bibles, hear sermons, or study both ancient and modern sources.  But how do we apply their teachings, guidelines, commands, counsels, and directions?  Today’s reading suggests that the best thing to do is to find an example that will show us how to put the words of instruction into practice. Thus in today’s reading, the apostle begins…