1 Timothy 4 12 BE AN EXAMPLE TO

1 Timothy 4: 12 “BE AN EXAMPLE TO THE BELIEVERS”

“An Example to the Believers” � 1 Corinthians 11: 1 “Imitate me, just as I also imitate Christ. ” � Philippians 3: 17 “Brethren, join in following my example, and note those who so walk, as you have us for a pattern. ” � 1 Timothy 4: 12 “Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity. ”

“An Example to the Believers” � Who should our examples be? � Who are your role models? � What type of examples are we setting?

Who should our examples be? � 1 Corinthians 11: 1 “Imitate me, just as I also imitate Christ. ” � Romans 15: 1 -5, Let our behavior reflect the example of Christ!

Who should our examples be? � Ephesians 5: 1 “Therefore be imitators of God as dear children. 2 And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma. ” � Philippians 2: 1 -5, look out for the interests of others � 1 Peter 2: 20 -23, suffer patiently

Who should our examples be? � 1 Corinthians 11: 1 “Imitate me, just as I also imitate Christ. ” � 1 Corinthians 10: 32 -33, seek the benefit of others � Philippians 3: 17 “Brethren, join in following my example, and note those who so walk, as you have us for a pattern. ”

Who should our examples be? � Philippians 4: 8 -9, God wills for us to enjoy a close relationship with Him! � 1 Thessalonians 1: 6 “And you became followers of us and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Spirit, 7 so that you became examples to all in Macedonia and Achaia who believe. ” � 2 Thessalonians 3: 7 -10, avoid being a burden to others.

Who should our examples be? � Philippians 3: 17 “Brethren, join in following my example, and note those who so walk, as you have us for a pattern. ” � Hebrews 6: 9 -12, imitate faith and patience of those who inherit the promises! � Hebrews 13: 7, imitate spiritual leaders…

To whom are you an example? � 1 Timothy 4: 12 “Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity. 13 Till I come, give attention to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine. ” � Titus 2: 7 “…in all things showing yourself to be a pattern of good works; in doctrine showing integrity, reverence, incorruptibility…”

To whom are you an example? � Matthew 18: 6 "But whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in Me to sin, it would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck, and he were drowned in the depth of the sea. ” � Philippians 2: 14 -15, We are an example to the world.

What type of example are we setting? � Does my/your example promote a genuine sense of what it means to be faithful? � Is my/your example encouraging church growth? � Is my/your example worthy of imitation?

“An Example to the Believers” � Who should our examples be? � Who are your role models? � What type of examples are we setting?

1 Timothy 4: 12 -16 � 1 Timothy 4: 12 “Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity. ”

1 Timothy 4: 12 “BE AN EXAMPLE TO THE BELIEVERS”