Worthy Examples! (part 3 of 9)

WORTHY EXAMPLES! (part 3 of 9)
In Life!

Paul encouraged Timothy:
“. . . BUT SET THE BELIEVERS AN EXAMPLE . . . IN CONDUCT . . . .” ( I Timothy 4:12 ESV)

What does our general behavior say about our faith? How does our day to day living impact others? Do others see us taking our religion seriously or are we guilty of doing the “church thing” and then going out and doing the “world thing”? Do we leave God in the building where we assemble to worship? Are we guilty of leaving God in our room where we pray in secret? Or is God alive within us to direct, guide, and empower toward godly living wherever we are? If we are inconsistent between what we say we believe and how we CONDUCT our lives, that will sooner or later become evident to others.

Paul exhorted . . .
“(15) LOOK CAREFULLY THEN HOW YOU WALK, not as unwise but AS WISE, (16) making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. (17) Therefore do not be foolish, but UNDERSTAND WHAT THE WILL OF THE LORD IS.” ( Ephesians 5:15-17 ESV)

To be LIVING the Lord’s Will reveals we truly have an understanding of that Will. We then become the examples others would be wise to take note of and follow. Our knowledge must be translated into action. Jesus came as the living Word ( John 1:14) and in the flesh He gave us an example of the godliness we are to model. May we truly live the message of truth on a daily basis.

Have a great day BEING A LIVING EXAMPLE!
Carl

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[This focus was originally sent 11/01/1999 (Edited some with passages changed to ESV)]

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