Most believers hear phrases like “be more like Jesus” or “walk in Christlikeness,” but few ever receive clear guidance on how to do that in real, everyday life. For many, it becomes an overwhelming expectation — something they feel they should do, but don’t know how to practice without slipping into pressure, guilt, or striving.
In What Is Our Inheritance In Christ?, one of the most refreshing and empowering truths is that becoming like Jesus isn’t about trying harder. It’s about living in Him, letting His Spirit transform the heart from the inside out, and allowing His attitudes and nature to shape every moment.
This blog unpacks how the book teaches the “ability to be like Jesus” ‘one of your inheritance gifts’ — practical, simple, and deeply life-changing.
Being Like Jesus Begins With Where You Focus
The first step in becoming like Jesus isn’t changing behavior — it’s shifting your focus. The book explains that when you set your mind on heavenly realities, you begin to see situations, people, and decisions the way Jesus does.
‘This brings transformation from the inside out.
Instead of reacting emotionally, you begin responding spiritually. Instead of panic, you find peace. Instead of confusion, you receive clarity.
When you regularly ask, “Jesus, how do You see this?” your heart begins to align with His perspective.
Remaining in Jesus: The Secret to Real Change
One of the most important teachings in this book is the idea of “remaining” in Jesus. Remaining isn’t passive — it’s a moment-by-moment relationship where His words, His peace, and His heart stay with you throughout the day.
Remaining in Jesus means:
- Letting His love shape your reactions
- Letting His truth guide your thoughts
- Letting His presence influence your decisions
- Letting His peace settle your emotions
The book explains that when you remain in Him, what you desire naturally begins to match what He desires. This alignment makes prayers more powerful, choices clearer, and life more joyful.
Remaining is not a religious duty — it is a daily friendship with God.
Letting Go of the “Old Self”
Becoming like Jesus also means releasing habits, attitudes, and patterns that don’t reflect Him. The book describes this as putting off the “old self” — things like anger, harshness, dishonesty, bitterness, or negative speech.
These don’t disappear instantly. But every time you notice one of them, you can consciously replace it with something Christlike.
For example:
- Replace irritation with gentleness
- Replace anxiety with trust
- Replace judgment with compassion
- Replace pride with humility
The author shares that she checks her heart throughout the day, and whenever she spots an ungodly emotion or thought, she repents immediately and “puts on” the opposite of it. This practice keeps her heart soft, clear, and aligned with God.
This simple habit creates daily transformation.
Putting On the Attitude of Christ
The book highlights several key attitudes Jesus walked in — compassion, humility, patience, kindness, gentleness, and love. These aren’t just ideals to admire; they are attributes believers can “put on” by faith.
Putting on Christ’s attitude looks like:
- Asking for His patience when you feel tired
- Asking for His compassion when dealing with difficult people
- Asking for His humility when pride or frustration rises
- Asking for His kindness when you want to withdraw
- Asking for His wisdom when you’re unsure what to say
This is not pretending. It is allowing the Holy Spirit to transform you in real time.
When you consciously choose Jesus’s attitude in each situation, you begin to reflect Him naturally, without forcing it.
Receiving Power to Walk Like Jesus Did
One of the most empowering truths in the book is that Jesus lived as a man filled with the Holy Spirit — not relying on His divine power, but on the same Spirit believers receive today. This means believers can actually walk in His footsteps, not by imitation alone but by impartation.
This includes:
- Compassion that heals emotional wounds
- Words that bring encouragement
- Faith that moves mountains
- Obedience rooted in love
- Wisdom beyond your own understanding
- A heart that aligns with God instantly
The book even explains that spiritual gifts — healing, prophecy, discernment, miracles, words of knowledge — are available to believers today as part of their inheritance. These gifts equip believers to love people the way Jesus loved them and minister with His heart.
Becoming like Jesus is not about achieving impossible perfection — it’s about being filled with His Spirit.
Why Love Is the Center of Everything
At the core of being like Jesus is love. Not sentimental love, but the deep, steady, powerful love of God that transforms everything it touches.
Love:
- Breaks the power of fear
- Releases us from judgment
- Strengthens patience
- Makes forgiveness possible
- Guides decisions
- Heals wounds
- Deepens faith
The book explains that to live in Jesus is to live in love — because God Himself is love. When you receive His love daily, you naturally become more like Him.
Love isn’t something you force yourself to feel. It’s something God pours into your heart when you make space for Him.
Becoming Like Jesus Is Your Inheritance
The most powerful thing the book teaches is this: you were created to be like Jesus — not in perfection, but in heart, nature, and daily life.
This means:
- You can think like Him
- You can love like Him
- You can hear God like He did
- You can walk in faith
- You can forgive freely
- You can bring peace wherever you go
- You can live with joy that never runs out
This is not for “super spiritual” people. It’s for everybody. It’s for you.
When you encounter Him in Spirit and in truth, love over pressure, and relationship over religion, becoming like Jesus becomes natural — the beautiful overflow of God living within you.