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1Timothy 4:12. “Be An Example to the Believers”. “An Example to the Believers”. 1Corinthians 11:1 “ Imitate me, just as I also imitate Christ.” Philippians 3:17 “Brethren, join in following my example , and note those who so walk, as you have us for a pattern.”
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1Timothy 4:12 “Be An Example to the Believers”
“An Example to the Believers” • 1Corinthians 11:1 “Imitate me, just as I also imitate Christ.” • Philippians 3:17 “Brethren, join in following my example, and note those who so walk, as you have us for a pattern.” • 1Timothy 4:12 “Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity.”
“An Example to the Believers” • Who should our examples be? • Who are your role models? • What type of examples are we setting?
Who should our examples be? • 1 Corinthians 11:1 “Imitate me, just as I also imitate Christ.” • Romans 15:1-5,Let our behavior reflect the example of Christ!
Who should our examples be? • Ephesians 5:1 “Therefore be imitators of God as dear children. 2 And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma.” • Philippians 2:1-5, look out for the interests of others • 1Peter 2:20-23, suffer patiently
Who should our examples be? • 1Corinthians 11:1 “Imitate me, just as I also imitate Christ.” • 1Corinthians 10:32-33, seek the benefit of others • Philippians 3:17 “Brethren, join in following my example, and note those who so walk, as you have us for a pattern.”
Who should our examples be? • Philippians 4:8-9, God wills for us to enjoy a close relationship with Him! • 1Thessalonians 1:6 “And you became followers of us and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Spirit, 7 so that you became examples to all in Macedonia and Achaia who believe.” • 2Thessalonians 3:7-10, avoid being a burden to others.
Who should our examples be? • Philippians 3:17 “Brethren, join in following my example, and note those who so walk, as you have us for a pattern.” • Hebrews 6:9-12, imitate faith and patience of those who inherit the promises! • Hebrews 13:7, imitate spiritual leaders…
To whom are you an example? • 1Timothy 4:12 “Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believersin word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity. 13 Till I come, give attention to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine.” • Titus 2:7 “…in all things showing yourself to be a pattern of good works; in doctrine showing integrity, reverence, incorruptibility…”
To whom are you an example? • Matthew 18:6 "But whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in Me to sin, it would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck, and he were drowned in the depth of the sea.” • Philippians 2:14-15, We are an example to the world.
What type of example are we setting? • Does my/your example promote a genuine sense of what it means to be faithful? • Is my/your example encouraging church growth? • Is my/your example worthy of imitation?
“An Example to the Believers” • Who should our examples be? • Who are your role models? • What type of examples are we setting?
1Timothy 4:12-16 • 1Timothy 4:12 “Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity.”
1Timothy 4:12 “Be An Example to the Believers”