CHRISTIAN EXAMPLE

“Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.” 1 Timothy ‭4:12‬ ‭KJV‬‬‬‬

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One important instruction we are always reminded to follow in the Bible is to be an example to all believers. There are many examples to follow in the Bible, but the greatest example of all is Our Lord Jesus Christ. When you study the life of Christ you will discover that He was a man whose life was a life of service even unto death and anyone who came in contact with Him experienced His love immensely. 

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I remember a story of a dear Christian brother who had a good job and was making good money. Suddenly he got a memo from his boss saying because of the hard times the company was experiencing, there was going to be a thirty percent cut down from his paycheck. At 30% pay cut wasn’t the issue but some few months later, a 60% cut became a serious issue. This brother at that time had access to the company’s finances and when he realized it was becoming very easy for him to get tempted to stealing from the company, he quickly tendered his resignation letter; why? Because he would rather be a good Christian example and not steal. Not long after, he started his own business and he prospered mightily in it; this is how you stand out as a perfect example. Be uncomfortable doing some certain things because you are been watched.

How sad it is when you hear some Christians getting involved in things they shouldn’t, we must always remember that every believer is an example for other Christians and for those who are not yet saved. It’s very important to follow the example Christ showed, walk in His steps and faithfully stay true. Don’t be a Christian in the open and a non-Christian when you think no one else is watching, because someone is watching, the hosts of Heaven is watching and even the kingdom of darkness is watching too. You are the example others see.

Further Scripture Study: Philippians‬ ‭4:8‬; John 13:15 

Declare This: Dear Father, I am conscious of who You made me to be and I will show it to all I come in contact with today and always in Jesus name Amen.