Little kids copy their fathers without being asked — the walk, the words, the way they wave at neighbors.
"Be Imitators of God" — Ephesians 5:1's calling to watch the Father that closely and live like His dearly loved child. Minimal, worn cream type that states the aim plainly, because the whole assignment fits in four words.
The details:
- Soft, true-to-size ringspun cotton (Gildan 64000) · relaxed unisex fit — size up if you like room
- Minimal distressed cream lettering, made for dark colors
- Printed to last through the wash
- Best on black, dark heather, navy, dark chocolate, military green · sizes XS–5XL
- Machine wash cold inside-out, tumble dry low, no bleach
A sharpening gift for a discipleship group, a new believer, or the friend who keeps you walking like Him.
Frequently asked
What does the Be Imitators of God shirt mean?
It's drawn from Ephesians 5:1, where Paul calls believers to imitate God the way dearly loved children copy their father — in love, in forgiveness, in how they walk. The shirt keeps that aim in plain sight: not performing for God's approval, but resembling the Father who already calls you His.
Who is the Be Imitators of God shirt for?
Anyone serious about walking like Jesus — discipleship groups, mentors and the people they're mentoring, new believers setting their direction. The minimal design suits men and women alike, and it makes a sharpening gift for a baptism, a small-group milestone, or the friend who holds you accountable.
Why does Ephesians 5:1 compare believers to children copying a father?
Because that's how imitation actually happens. Little kids copy their fathers without being asked, the walk, the way they wave at neighbors. Paul takes that picture and says to watch the Father that closely and live like His dearly loved child. The design keeps to minimal, worn cream type because the whole assignment fits in four words, and stating it plainly is the point.
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