Follow the Lord your God

“It is the Lord your God you must follow, and him you must revere. Keep his commands and obey him; serve him and hold fast to him.” (Deut. 13:4 NIV)

Whoever follows Jesus will never walk in darkness

“When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” (John 8:12 NIV)

Take up the cross and follow Jesus

“Whoever does not take up their cross and follow me is not worthy of me.” (Matt. 19:38 NIV)

“Then he called the crowd to him along with his disciples and said: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.” (Mark. 8:34 NIV)

Follow God’s example as dearly loved children

“Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children.” (Eph. 5:1 NIV)

Therefore

“Whoever serves me must follow me; and where I am, my servant also will be. My Father will honor the one who serves me.” (John. 12:26 NIV)