Exemplify! To EXEMPLIFY is to serve as an example. Christians have a responsibility to exemplify, to the world, in the church, and in the home.
To Exemplify is… To illustrate by example To serve as an example of To clarify by giving an example of To FOLLOW JESUS: He left a good example for others (John 13:15; 1 Peter 2:21) If we are following His example, we will set good examples too.
Exemplify Christ-likeness to the World! By good works (Matthew 5:16 ; 1 Peter 2:12; 2 Corinthians 8:21) By giving up worldliness (Acts 19:18-19; Romans 12:17)
Exemplify in the Church! Elders – leading by example (1 Peter 5:1-3; Hebrews 13:7; Titus 1:5-9; 1 Timothy 3:1-7) Preachers – practicing what they preach (Philippians 3:17; 1 Corinthians 4:16; 1 Timothy 4:12-15) Christians working together with gentleness (Philippians 4:1-5)
Exemplify in the Home! A responsibility of parents and grandparents (Proverbs 20:7; 2 Timothy 1:5) Examples in the home are the strongest influence in a child’s life!
What do I EXEMPLIFY?