He is our model in everything?Precisely, which is why we don't.
God does not reward our merit. We have no merit.
God rewards his own work in us, which is why we will lay our crowns at his feet.
Heb 2:10 For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings.
Christians called to a life of Suffering in union with Christ for the salvation of souls & the love of God!
No servant is greater than his master. Jn 13:16
Christ is our model in suffering. Matt 16:24 Our suffer for His sake, Phil 1:29 for the sake of His body the church. Col 1:24 for the salvation of souls. Phil 1:19
Rom 2:6 Who will render to every man according to his deeds:
Rev 2:23 .....I will give unto every one of you according to your works.
Thanks again