" LEAD BY EXAMPLE "

Good Morning, we're well on our way into another week. This week we are looking into " EXAMPLE. " I believe that each of us must challenge ourselves with that question every now and then. Webster defines " Example ": (1) Something forming a model to be followed or avoided. (2) A representative sample. (3) A problem to be solved in order to show the application of some rule. A righteous person can often affect others for good. James says that the Prayers of a Righteous Person are powerful (see James 5:16). All christian's should follow the example of our hero's of the faith such as Abraham. His example of praying for others to be Saved. We should be a good example to those around us so that others might see your good deeds and and imitate them. If you want someone to act a certain way, be sure that you live that way yourself. Then you will earn the right to be heard, and your life will reinforce what you teach. Now, the Word therefore is a clue that what follows is important! We must not live with only our own survival in mind. Others will follow our example, and we have a responsibility to them if we are living for Christ, as we claim to be. Does your example make it easier for others to believe in and follow Christ, and to mature in him? Or would those who follow you end up confused and mislead? Until Next Time... Jim,