Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should follow His steps. — 1 Peter 2:21

 Being a slave has never been simple. During the Roman Empire, slaves were referred to as "human tools." Slaves who were ill or elderly may be discarded like a dull saw. 

The hostility of their heathen owners occasionally resulted in further humiliations for Christian slaves. The slaves were given some difficult instructions by the apostle Peter. He instructed them to face the injustice of their circumstances with the same dignity that Christ exhibited. Instead of following their feelings, they were to follow Christ's example of suffering at His crucifixion (1 Pet. 2:20-24).

 That story encapsulates what it means to emulate Jesus. By imitating their suffering Saviour, those slaves from the first century might stand as tall as Christ, even as they bowed beneath the weight of their cruel treatment. 

Is an injustice making you feel depressed? Consider your Master! When we stand with Him, we can be tall. 

For a follower of Christ, this involves bending down to assist others. According to conventional knowledge, honour is like gold. The strong will prevail, and the others must submit. However, our example broke through this mould by bending down to wash the feet of the men He commanded.  

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