Imitation of God

Imitation of God (Latin: imitatio Dei) is the religious precept of Man finding salvation by attempting to realize his concept of supreme being. It is a concept found in Judaism, Christianity and other world religions.

Quotes

• Just as He is called gracious, you too be gracious; just as he is called merciful, you too be merciful; just as he is called holy, you too be holy.
  • Maimonides, Laws Concerning Character Traits, in The Ethical Writings of Maimonides (Dover:1975), p. 30

• Ἔσεσθε οὖν ὑμεῖς τέλειοι ὡς ὁ Πατὴρ ὑμῶν ὁ οὐράνιος τέλειός ἐστιν.
  • Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.
  • Matthew 5:48

See also

• Imitation of Christ