As parents, business owners, friends, community members, and humans we are called to be an example of Christ.

Are you an example to follow? It's so hard to follow Jesus' example, but that's what we are called to do. Scripture provides the guidance and inspiration we need. When we live by the fruits of the Spirit we are an example of Jesus and we bring Glory to God.

What Scripture says about being an example to follow

In John 14:12, Jesus tells us:  "Very truly I tell you, whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these because I am going to the Father." When Jesus said this, he was commanding the disciples to go out and spread the gospel. We are called to do the same thing today, in all we do.

God doesn't expect us to do this on our own. In reality, we aren't capable of doing it on our own. That is why He gave us the power of the Holy Spirit.

Sharing the gospel doesn't mean that we have to go out and preach it. We can be an example to follow, an example of Jesus, by how we behave, what we say, and the choices we make. For example, to do the next right thing instead of letting temptation overcome us.

For instance, the grocery store clerk drops the grapes you very carefully selected. You have a choice. You can get angry and scold the weary soul that she is, or you can choose to graciously accept her apology, smile, and say no problem, I'll go grab more. This may be a pain. It may cause you to run late for your next appointment, but you will have been an example of Jesus. And next time she's in the same situation or the other people in line are, they'll follow your example.

Not sure how you can be an example of Jesus?

In Galatians 5:22-23 Paul teaches us about the fruit of The Spirit, which is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. He goes on to say, "Against such things, there is no law." In the example of the grocery store clerk, if you chose the next right thing you displayed each fruit of the Spirit. See how easy it can be to be an example to follow, to be an example of Jesus?

The Holy Spirit is on duty 24/7 to guide you and fill you with His gifts. That feeling in your gut that guides you on the next best step to take, is your intuition, the Holy Spirit.

Be an example to follow and don't take the job lightly

In 2 Corinthians 5:20 Paul writes, "We are therefore Christ's ambassadors, as though God were making His appeal through us. 

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