"The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me, these do, and the God of peace will be with you." (Phil. 4:9) "Imitate me, just as I also imitate Christ." (1 Cor. 11:1)

Some years ago, musicians noted that errand boys in a certain part of London all whistled out of tune as they went about their work. Someone suggested that it was because the bells of Westminster were slightly out of tune. Something had gone wrong with the chimes and they were not in harmony. The boys did not know anything was wrong with the bells, and had unconsciously copied their pitch.

It is only natural that we, to some degree, mimic those with whom we associate; however, let us not imitate those who are out of tune with Christ.