The quiet example

The quiet example

Bible: 1 Corinthians 10:31-11:1

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Follow my example as I follow the example of Christ (V.1).

When a ten year old watched her school football team for the first time, she was impressed. She noticed one of the girls on the team and how hard and how well she played. Although the girl on the pitch had no idea of the impact she was making, she challenged that little girl to train harder and
try to be a better player herself. This kind of quiet influence should be happening in our churches. Paul set the tone for us when he told his readers to “follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ” (1 CORINTHIANS 11:1). As we get involved in our church, or as we spend time with others outside the church, we often have no idea how closely we are being watched—we’re always setting an example to someone, even if we don’t realise it. But if we, as Paul said in 1 Corinthians 10:31, “do [everything] for the glory of God,” others will see our love, our patience, our kindness and all of the other ways we put Jesus first. Quietly, without any fuss, we can help someone else decide to come closer to Jesus as well. Aware that others may be watching, let’s make sure we’re doing everything for Jesus. Who knows who may be watching and learning from us!

A GOOD LEADER IS SOMEONE WHO DOESN’T
JUST KNOW THE WAY BUT ALSO SHOWS THE WAY.

Youth Edition – Our Daily Bread Ministries