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Be an Example (6)

This guide emphasizes the importance of being exemplary in various areas including work, community, church, and social media from a Christian perspective. It encourages reflecting Christ in all actions to avoid hypocrisy and negative influences. The text provides insights on collective and individual responsibilities, examples to believers, and maintaining purity in doctrine, morals, and discipline. It seeks to inspire individuals to contribute positively to their faith community and uphold unity, love, and respect towards fellow brethren.

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Be an Example (6)

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  1. Be an Example (6) The Christian and His Brethren

  2. We are to be Examples in Every Area of Life • In our work place • With our government • Within our community and society • Within social media • Today, among our brethren

  3. Your Example Affects the Lord’s Body • You represent Christ at all times! Whether acting as the church or as individuals • We are His body – 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 (He is the head – Ephesians 1:22-23). Do we reflect that? • Many are turned off by hypocrisy!

  4. Your Example Affects the Lord’s Body • Romans 2:24, cf. 2 Samuel 12:13-14Is He blasphemed by our behavior? • At no time should our collective and individual responsibilities conflict! • Are you part of a local church?

  5. An Example to the Believers • 1 Corinthians 12:12-27We function as a body! Working together! Edification! Eph. 4:16, 1 Cor. 12:25, 1 Thess. 5:11 • Philippians 2:3-4, we esteem others better than ourselves; look out for their interests!

  6. An Example to the Believers • 1 Timothy 4:12, be an example to the believers in… • 2 Thessalonians 3:9, Philippians 3:17, the apostles were examples to us! • 1Peter 5:3, elders lead by example!

  7. An Example to the Believers • Romans 12:10, preferring one another! • 1 Thessalonians 1:7, they were examples to believers in Macedonia and Achaia • Philippians 1:12-14, Paul’s example encouraged brethren

  8. An Example to the Believers • Galatians 2:11-14, Peter played the hypocrite! • 1 Corinthians 5:6, a little leaven leavens the whole lump!

  9. How Can I be an Example to My Brethren? • How important is the body (church) to you? • Do you contribute? 1 Corinthians 16:1-2, 2 Cor. 9:6-7, cf. Matt. 6:1-4 • And it is not just money?

  10. How Can I be an Example to My Brethren? • How important is the body (church) to you? • Do you attend? Hebrews 10:24-25 • In your leading? 1 Cor. 14:12, 20, 26

  11. How Can I be an Example to My Brethren? • Maintaining Doctrinal Purity • Galatians 5:9, a little leaven • Galatians 2:4-5, not giving in • Revelation 2:13-16, Pergamos • Revelation 2:19-22, Thyatira • False teachers – 2 Peter 3:17, 2:1-2 • Ephesians 5:11, have no fellowship with such, but rather expose…

  12. How Can I be an Example to My Brethren? • Maintaining Moral Purity • 1 Corinthians 3:16-17 • 1 Corinthians 5:6, a little leaven

  13. How Can I be an Example to My Brethren? • Dealing with Discipline • Matthew 18:15-17 • 2 Thess. 3:6, 14 • 1 Corinthians 5:4-7, why was there danger of leaven? Brethren were NOT dealing with sinful conduct. • 1 Corinthians 5:11

  14. How Can I be an Example to My Brethren? • Dealing with Differences & brethren • Romans 14:19, 15:1-2, 14:13, 15, 20 • 2 Corinthians 1:12, 11:9, 12, Paul was an example to them in this too! (cf. 2 Thess. 3:7-8) • 1 Cor. 8:9-13, think of your brethren!

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