A Good-est Example!

A fact of life is that everyone is an example, whether that be a good one or a bad. Even our own individual lives have been at times one and at other times the other. As imperfect beings we don't always set the best example. However, what is our aim? What is it we most desire to do? What is our earnest focus toward?

The reader board of a school a few blocks from our church building presently has the following displayed: "Never miss a chance to set a good example." That is good advice as students have begun their summer vacation. It is also good counsel for all of us regardless of age. Still, let us be encouraged to keep aiming higher as we never miss the opportunity to set a CHRIST-LIKE example. In suffering, Jesus has left us with HIS EXAMPLE to follow. ( 1 Peter 2:21) His ministry here on earth was also marked by his going "about doing good" ( Acts 10:38) and we would do well to live in like manner.

Even Paul, as he recognized his life was being observed by others, urged. . .
"Be IMITATORS of me, AS I AM OF CHRIST." ( 1 Corinthians 11:1 ESV)

A CHRIST-LIKE example! That remains the "good-est" example this world is most in need of witnessing. Though there is great significance in our life being observed, the focus has come to rest too low if it is left merely on our own selves. May we never miss the opportunity to set a CHRIST-LIKE example, letting our light shine through good deeds, that ultimately the glory will be given to our Father who is in Heaven. ( Matthew 5:16) When the godliness of a CHRIST-LIKE example is being observed in our life, we are in fact setting the "good-est" example we can possibly set. For the sake of our life and the lives of those around us, may we strive to rise to the challenge as we go about day-to-day living.

Have a great day LIVING TO EXEMPLIFY CHRIST'S GOODNESS!
Carl

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