Introduction
Proverbs 22:24-25Like it or not, the way I behave is affecting people.
I may be having a bad influence.
Matthew 18:4-6Romans 14:13I Corinthians 5:6-8 – One sinner can have a tremendous effect on the entire congregation.Even if I think I am hiding my sin, my influence on others is not as good as it should be.I Corinthians 8:9II Timothy 2:14 – Wrangling with words could ruin others.But there is enormous potential for good influence!
Matthew 5:13-16Philippians 4:8-9 – Can I tell other people to copy what they’ve seen me do?Three areas to think about …
Joy
Acts 13:47-49Often, we can do our best teaching when we are at the lowest point in our lives.Humility
I Peter 5:5Proverbs 11:2Acts 26:1, 9, 15, 19 – Paul humbly admitted his previous mistakes.I Peter 2:12, 15Healthy relationships
I Timothy 3:4-5 – How did the man manage his family relationships?Ephesians 6:1Proverbs 17:17; 18:24“Your life as a Christian should make non-believers question their disbelief in God.” – Dietrich Bonhoeffer