NOTE.—God, in Christ, condemned sin, not by pronouncing against it merely as a judge sitting on the judgment-seat, but by coming and living _in the flesh, in sinful flesh_, and yet without sinning. In Christ, He demonstrated that it is possible, by His grace and power, to resist temptation, overcome sin, and _live a sinless life in sinful flesh_. 8. By whose power did Christ live the perfect life? “I can of Mine own self do nothing.” John 5:30. “The words that I speak unto you I speak not of Myself: but _the Father that dwelleth in Me, He doeth the works_.” John 14:10. NOTE.—In His humanity Christ was as dependent upon divine power to do the works of God as is any man to do the same thing. He employed no means to live a holy life that are not available to every human being. Through Him, every one may have God dwelling in him and working in him “to _will_ and to _do_ of His good pleasure.” 1 John 4:15; Phil. 2:13. 9. What unselfish purpose did Jesus ever have before Him? “For I came down from heaven, _not to do Mine own will, but the will of Him that sent Me_.” John 6:38. ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ Have I need of aught, O Saviour! Aught on earth but Thee? Have I any in the heavens, Any one but Thee? Though I have of friends so many, Love, and gold, and health, If I have not Thee, my Saviour, Hold I any wealth? CORIE F. DAVIS. Our Pattern [Illustration.] Sea Of Tiberias. "Leaving us an example, that ye should follow His steps." 1 Peter 2:21. 1. In whose steps should we follow? “For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, _leaving us an example, that ye should follow His steps_.” 1 Peter 2:21. 2. How should the Christian walk? “He that saith he abideth in Him ought himself also so to walk, even as _He walked_.” 1 John 2:6. See Col. 2:6. 3. What mind should be in us? “Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus.” Phil. 2:5. NOTE.—The mind of Christ was characterized by humility (verses 6-8); dependence upon God (John 5:19, 30); a determination to do only the Father’s will (John 5:30; 6:38); thoughtfulness of others (Acts 10:38); and a willingness to sacrifice and suffer, and even to die, for the good of others (2 Cor. 8:9; Rom. 5:6-8; 1 Peter 2:24). 4. As a child, what example did Christ set in the matter of obeying His parents? “And He went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and _was subject unto them_.” Luke 2:51. 5. How are His childhood and youth described? “And Jesus _increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man_.” Verse 52. 6. What example did He set concerning baptism?