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Our Lives Should Be New Testament Pages That All Can Read!

By iamnotashamedofthegospelofchrist on February 23, 2013 • ( 2 )

“Set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity.” 1 Timothy 4:12

“In everything set them an example by doing what is good.” Titus 2:7

“Wives, in the same way be submissive to your husbands, so that if any of them do not believe the Word, they may be won over without words by the behavior of their wives, when they see the purity and reverence of your lives.” 1 Peter 3:1-2

Unbelievers do not read the Bible, nor come to church to hear the gospel message. All that they learn about Christ and the Christian life–they must learn from those who bear Christ’s name and represent Him–as they view our character.

If all church members lived truly consecrated lives–holy, humble, separate from the world, loyal to Christ in business, in pleasure, and in all things–it would be impossible to estimate what the influence of the Church would be, by godly example alone. It is awful to think that professing Christians, by the inconsistencies of their personal lives, lead souls away from the Savior. We are all responsible for our example to others. Our lives should be New Testament pages that all can read!

“For I have given you an example, that you should do as I have done to you.” John 13:15

“Leaving you an example, that you should follow in His steps.” 1 Peter 2:21

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