Introduction
We are an example to everyone around us.Do we understand how influential we are?How are Christians commanded to act?
As “salt of the earth” and “light of the world”Matthew 5:13-16; Philippians 4:14-15Having honorable conduct and good worksI Peter 2:11-12Striving to win souls with our conductI Peter 3:1-2 – You can speak without saying a word!Walking worthily and being fruitfulColossians 1:9-12What might they know about us?
Lessons from a letter.What our example shows
Diligence and work ethicII Thessalonians 3:10; I Timothy 5:8; Galatians 6:4-5; Colossians 3:23Care and concern for familyProverbs 31:27, 15; 13:24; 19:18; Ephesians 6:1-2, 4; Proverbs 22:6Care and concern for othersProverbs 31:20; Acts 2:44-45; James 1:27A friendly nature despite unpleasant circumstancesActs 26:2; James 1:2-3; Acts 16:22-25; James 5:13; Philippians 4:11-13A family attending every assemblyActs 8:4; Hebrews 10:24-25Love and faith in GodPhilemon 1:4-7; James 2:18Conclusion
Romans 1:16-17; I Peter 4:11