YOUR CONDUCT MATTERS

Let no one despise or think less of you because of your youth, but be an example (pattern) for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, and in purity. 1 Timothy 4:12 AMPC

Paul had to admonish the young Pastor Timothy to be an example in the way he conducts himself. Be an example in conducting yourself with gravity and prudence. Do not disgrace yourself with complacency, indiscipline lifestyles or follies that cause others to disrespect you. 

In conduct also means "behavior", that is, the way you behave. If you are a Christian, act like one who is saved. We are to demonstrate that we are followers of our Lord Jesus, that we are living in and for Him. You can tell if someone is saved or not by the way they act. Have you heard the saying "it doesn’t matter how I act or look on the outside, it’s the inside that counts! "WRONG! Matthew 12:34 says "...For out of the fullness (the overflow, the superabundance) of the heart the mouth speaks; in other words, it is what you have and carry inside of you that will definitely be expressed outwardly. You may fake it outwardly but not for long. 1 Samuel 16:7 "But the Lord said to Samuel, Look not on his appearance or at the height of his stature, for I have rejected him. For the Lord sees not as man sees; for man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart. 

If what you teach and preach is not seen in your lifestyle, you are in danger of discrediting all of your teaching and influence. How you react to things is very important. Your attitude is key. Your conduct will change when you get right with God. Are you living rightly? Is your conduct worthy of emulation? Is your lifestyle an example to follow? Is the way you conduct yourself at home, the same way you do in public? These questions will either make you or break you. 

Further Scripture Study: Ephesians 4:22-24 

Declare This: Dear Father, thank You for showing me the right way to conduct and carry myself. I will not pretend to be who I'm not; I am Your child and I live the right way You ordained me to live in Jesus name Amen.