What does the Bible say about being an example?
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The Bible teaches that believers are to be examples of Christlike faith and conduct, not to earn God’s favor, but because His grace renews them for good works. Paul urges Timothy and Titus to model purity, speech, love, faith, and integrity, so that their lives confirm the truth they teach (1 Timothy 4:12; Titus 2:6-8). Jesus Himself gave His disciples an example of humble service and said that love for one another identifies them as His followers (John 13:15, 35). Christians should live honorably before the world, letting their good works point others to God (1 Peter 2:12, 16; Matthew 5:16). Such witness depends on following Christ and learning from faithful believers (Philippians 3:17).
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- 1 Timothy 4:12
Let no man despise your youth; but be an example to those who believe, in word, in your way of life, in love, in spirit, in faith, and in purity.
- Titus 2:6-7
[6] Likewise, exhort the younger men to be sober-minded; [7] in all things showing yourself an example of good works; in your teaching showing integrity, seriousness, incorruptibility,
- 1 Peter 2:16
as free, and not using your freedom for a cloak of wickedness, but as bondservants of God.
- Proverbs 22:6
Train up a child in the way he should go, And when he is old he will not depart from it.
- John 13:15
For I have given you an example, that you also should do as I have done to you.
- 1 Peter 2:12
having good behavior among the nations, so in that which they speak against you as evil-doers, they may by your good works, which they see, glorify God in the day of visitation.
- Philippians 3:17
Brothers, be imitators together of me, and note those who walk this way, even as you have us for an example.
- John 13:35
By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another."
- Matthew 5:16
Even so, let your light shine before men; that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.
- Titus 2:6-8
[6] Likewise, exhort the younger men to be sober-minded; [7] in all things showing yourself an example of good works; in your teaching showing integrity, seriousness, incorruptibility, [8] and soundness of speech that can't be condemned; that he who opposes you may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say about us.
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