Example
Philippians 3:17(NKJV)
17Brethren, join in following my example, and note those who so walk, as you have us for a pattern.
Can we tell others to follow our example? We think Paul is making a pretty bold statement here, but is he? We do have people who follow what we do whether we want them to or not. My belief is that we make excuses for our own behaviors. Then when others are leading with an great example we want to nit-pick their lives or make comments well I'm only human. Christ came to make His home in us, that gives us all the power we need to lead a grand life. We need to believe it and be bold in our walk if you can't say follow me today make it a goal. We really can do all things because Christ lives in us. Lets start taking taking responsibility for our actions. the world is waiting on us to show them the love of Christ, what it means to really do what we say we believe . I understand its not always easy doing whats right and sometimes we get hurt by doing the right thing but in the end we do win. I like the way the Message Bible reads in these verses.
Philippians 3:17-21(TMSG)
17Stick with me, friends. Keep track of those you see running this same course, headed for this same goal.
18There are many out there taking other paths, choosing other goals, and trying to get you to go along with them. I’ve warned you of them many times; sadly, I’m having to do it again. All they want is easy street. They hate Christ’s Cross.
19But easy street is a dead-end street. Those who live there make their bellies their gods; belches are their praise; all they can think of is their appetites.
20But there’s far more to life for us. We’re citizens of high heaven! We’re waiting the arrival of the Savior, the Master, Jesus Christ,
21who will transform our earthy bodies into glorious bodies like his own. He’ll make us beautiful and whole with the same powerful skill by which he is putting everything as it should be, under and around him.
Today make the choice to be an Example that others can and want to follow. You can do it! Together we can change the world, its happen before and it will happen again. Be a blessing, Sir Gregory
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