1 Corinthians 13:12a For now we see in a mirror dimly, NASB

The true nature of mirrors is laced throughout the bible.

The word “type” is derived from a Greek term tupos, which occurs 16 times in the New Testament. It is variously translated in the King James Version, e.g. twice “print” (John 20:25); twice “figure” (Acts 7:43; Romans 5:14); twice “pattern” (Titus 2:7; Hebrews 8:5); once “fashion” (Acts 7:44); once “manner” (Acts 23:25); once “form” (Romans 6:17); and 7 times “example” (1 Corinthians 10:6; Philippians 3:17; 1 Thessalonians 1:7; 2 Thessalonians 3:9; 1 Timothy 4:12; 1 Peter 5:3). It is clear from these texts that the New Testament writers use the word “type” with some degree of latitude; yet one general idea is common to all, namely, “likeness.” A person, event or thing is so fashioned or appointed as to resemble another; the one is made to answer to the other in some essential feature; in some particulars, the one matches the other. The two are called type and antitype; and the link which binds them together is the correspondence, the similarity, of the one with the other. Reference: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

Every nature of man exists within the bible. All that man thinks and does is recorded within its pages. The circumstances may change but the nature remains the same. If we will be honest with ourselves, we can see ourselves within those pages.  Some characters are sinners in need of salvation, some are saints seeking to crucify the “old man”, some are seeking their new identity in Christ, and some have discovered their place in the body of Christ.

Have you discovered your tupos or are you afraid to look?