This is a condensation of a two-part message. I believe that this version can stand on its own, but I have included the study notes and sermon manuscript for further study. The message originated from an inductive study of 1 Thessalonians 1:2-10 - the notes are available for download at this url: http://www.icrucified.com/Downloads/SermonNotes/043007_ImitatorsOfChrist.pdf