Daily Devotions: Who Are You Becoming Like? - February 23, 2026

Leviticus 18:1–5 (NLT) - “Then the LORD said to Moses, ‘Give these instructions to the people of Israel: I am the LORD your God. So do not act like the people in Egypt, where you used to live, or like the people of Canaan, where I am taking you. You must not imitate their way of life.’” Who you choose to imitate will shape who you become. Scripture is clear: “Bad company corrupts good character” (1 Corinthians 15:33). The people we spend time with slowly set the patterns of our lives. God told Israel not to live like the Egyptians they left or the Canaanites they were entering. They were called to be different. That principle has never changed. As believers, we are not meant to copy the world and simply “Christianize” it. We are called to reflect heaven. The Bible tells us to imitate godly leaders as they imitate Christ (1 Corinthians 11:1; Hebrews 13:7). David understood this when he said he refused to walk with the wicked or join those who do evil (Psalm 26:4–5). Show me who you walk with, and I will show you your future. Choose godly influences. Follow Christ. Let His life set the pattern for yours. ---- Discover fundamental truths and the power of Scripture with Pastor David E. Sumrall on Daily Devotions. Pastor Sumrall serves as the Undershepherd of the Cathedral of Praise, a Christian church dedicated to Jesus and His Word, with campuses across Metro Manila and branches around the world.   Don’t forget to like, subscribe to Cathedral of Praise TV https://www.youtube.com/c/cathedralofpraiseTV/?sub_confirmation=1,and hit the bell icon 🔔 to stay updated. Pastor David Sumrall and Sister Beverley Sumrall serve as the undershepherds of Cathedral of Praise—a Christian church dedicated to Jesus and His Word, with campuses across Metro Manila and branches worldwide. Learn more about Pastor David Sumrall: https://linktr.ee/davidsumrall Subscribe to Sister Beverley Sumrall’s Podcast: https://cathedralofpraisemanila.com.ph/podcasts/praise-moments/ Know more about Cathedral of Praise: https://linktr.ee/cathedralofpraise Listen to Bible Radio: https://linktr.ee/bible.radio Check out our music: https://linktr.ee/cathedralofpraisemusic Join the Daily Manna Feeding Program: https://www.facebook.com/COPDailyManna © 2025 Cathedral of Praise. All rights reserved. This video and its content are the property of Cathedral of Praise. Sharing is permitted only by linking to the original source. Unauthorized use, reproduction, modification, or distribution is strictly prohibited.