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