Monday, September 17, 2018

Be an example


Ephesians 5:1-2

Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children  and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.

Have you ever uttered the words, “Do as I say, not as I do” to your child?  I know I heard it growing up from time to time.  I am not saying that my parents did anything horrible by any means.  All I am getting at here is that if we want someone to do something a certain way, it will be best learned if we model it for them in the way we want it done. 

God knew this.  This was one of the reasons he sent Christ to earth.  He came to be an example to us of how we should live. He lived a perfect life and demonstrated how we are to be loving and put others first.

What kind of example are you to those around you?  Are you leading others to Christ by the example that you display in your daily life?  My prayer today is that my life will be a positive example for Christ to those that I come in contact with.

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