1. Be An Example

2. Be an Example Example – 1. a person or way of behaving that is seen as a model that should be followed. 2. Someone or something mentioned to help explain what you are saying. Merriam Webster Dictionary.

3. Be an Example Τύπος (typos) – a model or behavior to be emulated or avoided ὑ πόδειγμα (hypodeigma) – similar in meaning. Words to consider – pattern, model, imitation, influence, followed, etc.

4. Be an Example The power of example – perhaps the most powerful tool we have to impact others We look up to others as our examples We are examples to others Our example may be the only Bible this world reads

5. Be an Example Within our families – 1 Peter 3:1-2 Toward one another as brethren – cf. 1 Tim. 4:12, Titus 2:6- 7 Even unbelievers – 1 Peter 2:12 We will be accountable – Matthew 18:6

6. Be an Example Matthew 5:13-16 we are salt and light ( Phil. 2:14-16 ) Titus 2:7, in all things, show yourself a pattern… 2 Corinthians 1:12, how we conducted ourselves among you Proverbs 20:7, “The righteous man walks in his integrity; His children are blessed in him.”

7. Learn from Examples Hebrews 13:7, elders lead by example ( 1 Pet. 5:2-3 ) Hebrews 6:11-12, imitate those who through faith and patience inherit the promises Phil. 3:17, 4:9, 2 Tim. 3:10- 11 Paul an example to us

8. Learn from Examples Learn from bad examples as well! 1 Corinthians 10:11, idolatry, complaining, sexual immorality, etc.

9. Learn from Examples God is our example: Leviticus 19:2, “You shall be holy, for I the LORD your God am holy.” Matthew 5:48, strive for perfection after Him Eph. 4:32, forgiveness Eph. 5:1, imitators of God as dear children

10. Learn from Examples Jesus our ultimate example: 1 Corinthians 11:1, Imitate Christ John 13:35, an example of serving 1 Peter 2:21-25, suffering Philippians 2:4-5, humility, as He humbled Himself…

11. Be an Example in: Word - Our conversation – Eph. 4:29, 1 Thess. 5:11 Restraint with our lips - Eph. 4:29, 31-32, Jas. 1:19 In His word - 1 Tim. 4:13, 16 - live Is word!

12. Be an Example in: Conduct - “Conversation” (KJV) the way we conduct ourselves in life. James 3:13, 1 Peter 1:15

13. Be an Example in: Love - Genuine caring for others. All we do must be in love 1 Corinthians 16:14 Matthew 22:37-39, etc.

14. Be an Example in: Spirit – (omitted in NA27) Our fervor or zeal Romans 12:11 1 Peter 1:22

15. Be an Example in: Faith – Trusting God. Something easy to say (or demand), but hard to do genuinely Hebrews 11:6, 10:22

16. Be an Example in: Purity – Unpolluted, undiluted. Genuine! This is moral purity. 1 Timothy 5:2 The pure heart – Psalm 24:4, 1 Timothy 1:5

17. Is your walk worthy of imitation?