Imitation is the most acceptable form of worship, as the proverb suggests. Although this notion has been around since the early 19th century, similar ideas existed even before that. One of the earliest examples of this concept dates back to 1708: “Consider that imitation is the most acceptable aspect of worship, and that God would rather mankind resemble Him than flatter Him.”
Scripture references include Psalm 96:1-13 and 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10.
Here are some song recommendations that incorporate the theme of imitation:
- “RISE UP AND PRAISE HIM” - CCLI Song # 2060552 by Gary Sadler, Paul Baloche, © 1996 Integrity’s Hosanna! Music (Administered by Capitol CMG Publishing (Integrity Music, David C Cook)). For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com | CCLI License # 2544867
- “REDEEMER” - CCLI Song # 3149757 by Nicole Mullen, © 2000 Lil’Jas’Music; Curb Wordspring Music. For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com | CCLI License # 2544867
- “PRAISE GOD FROM WHOM ALL BLESSINGS FLOW” - CCLI Song # 56204 by Louis Bourgeois, Thomas Ken. © Words: Public Domain, Music: Public Domain. For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com | CCLI License # 2544867
- “GO NOW IN PEACE” - Words by Nancy Price and Don Besig, Music by Don Besig. Copyright (c) 1988 by Harold Flammer Music, a Division of Shawnee Press, Inc. International Copyright Secured. All rights reserved.
