1. The Difference in Examples and Examples

2. Attitude is a learned attitude Do what is right, not just what is in sight Matthew 23:1-3(NKJV) 1 Then Jesus spoke to the multitudes and to His disciples, 2 saying: “The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat. 3 Therefore whatever they tell you to observe, that observe and do, but do not do according to their works; for they say, and do not do. 3 John 1:11(NKJV) 11 Beloved, do not imitate what is evil, but what is good. He who does good is of God, but he who does evil has not seen God.

3. The Difference in Examples and Examples (DO NOT) Rub shoulders with those who are full of friction and anger Proverbs 22:24-25(KJV) 24 Make no friendship with an angry man; and with a furious man thou shalt not go: 25 Lest thou learn his ways, and get a snare to thy soul.

4. The Difference in Examples and Examples Know this: Someone is always watching, following, imitating you 1 Corinthians 8:9-13(NKJV) 9 But beware lest somehow this liberty of yours become a stumbling block to those who are weak. 10 For if anyone sees you who have knowledge eating in an idol’s temple, will not the conscience of him who is weak be emboldened to eat those things offered to idols? 11 And because of your knowledge shall the weak brother perish, for whom Christ died? 12 But when you thus sin against the brethren, and wound their weak conscience, you sin against Christ. 13 Therefore, if food makes my brother stumble, I will never again eat meat, lest I make my brother stumble.

5. The Difference in Examples and Examples As believers, you have a cause or mission in life Ephesians 4:17(NKJV) 17 This I say, therefore, and testify in the Lord, that you should no longer walk as the rest of the Gentiles walk, in the futility of their mind,

6. The Difference in Examples and Examples We can learn from others’ mistakes 1 Corinthians 10:6(KJV) 6 Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted.

7. The Difference in Examples and Examples Example is a learned example We never know when we will need to behave wisely (Shouldn’t we make sure we always behave wisely?) Psalms 101:2(KJV) 2 I will behave myself wisely in a perfect way. O when wilt thou come unto me? I will walk within my house with a perfect heart.

8. The Difference in Examples and Examples Our walk of faith is “free” advertising for the Lord 1 Thessalonians 1:6-8(NKJV) 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. 8 For from you the word of the Lord has sounded forth, not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place. Your faith toward God has gone out, so that we do not need to say anything.

9. The Difference in Examples and Examples Our example says it all (for others to hear and know) 1 Timothy 4:12(NKJV) 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. Titus 2:7-8(NKJV) 7 in all things showing yourself to be a pattern of good works; in doctrine showing integrity, reverence, incorruptibility, 8 sound speech that cannot be condemned, that one who is an opponent may be ashamed, having nothing evil to say of you.

10. The Difference in Examples and Examples Our example says it all (for others to hear and know)

11. The Difference in Examples and Examples Our example says it all (for others to hear and know) Every way correct

12. The Difference in Examples and Examples Our example says it all (for others to hear and know) Every way correct Everyday conduct

13. The Difference in Examples and Examples Our example says it all (for others to hear and know) Every way correct Everyday conduct Energizing love

14. The Difference in Examples and Examples Our example says it all (for others to hear and know) Every way correct Everyday conduct Energizing love Engaging Spirit

15. The Difference in Examples and Examples Our example says it all (for others to hear and know) Every way correct Everyday conduct Energizing love Engaging Spirit Enormous faith

16. The Difference in Examples and Examples Our example says it all (for others to hear and know) Every way correct Everyday conduct Energizing love Engaging Spirit Enormous faith Enlightening purity

17. The Difference in Examples and Examples Our leaders have a greater “test” Hebrews 13:7(KJV) 7 Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God: whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation. 1 Peter 5:3(NKJV) 3 nor as being lords over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock;

18. The Difference in Examples and Examples We are not above the law 1 Peter 2:11-17(NKJV) 11 Beloved, I beg you as sojourners and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts which war against the soul, 12 having your conduct honorable among the Gentiles, that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may, by your good works which they observe, glorify God in the day of visitation. 13 Therefore submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake, whether to the king as supreme,

19. The Difference in Examples and Examples We are not above the law 14 or to governors, as to those who are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers and for the praise of those who do good. 15 For this is the will of God, that by doing good you may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men— 16 as free, yet not using liberty as a cloak for vice, but as bondservants of God. 17 Honor all people. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king.

20. The Difference in Examples and Examples Godly examples are good examples To the Jews first we see God’s example Leviticus 19:12(KJV) 12 And ye shall not swear by my name falsely, neither shalt thou profane the name of thy God: I am the LORD. Matthew 5:48(KJV) 48 Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect. Luke 6:36(KJV) 36 Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful.

21. The Difference in Examples and Examples Godly examples are good examples To all to learn from the Christ John 13:34(KJV) 34 A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. 1 Peter 3:17-18(NKJV) 17 For it is better, if it is the will of God, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil. 18 For Christ also suffered once for sins, the just for the unjust, that He might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive by the Spirit,

22. The Difference in Examples and Examples Godly examples are good examples For others to learn of Christ through us 1 Corinthians 11:1(KJV) 1 Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ. 1 Corinthians 11:1(NKJV) 1 Imitate me, just as I also imitate Christ. Philippians 3:17(NKJV) 17 Brethren, join in following my example, and note those who so walk, as you have us for a pattern.

23. The Difference in Examples and Examples “I am not an example for others to follow!” FALSE STATEMENT Which example are you to those who matter most?