1. Order of services -

2. Christ- the Greatest Example
1 John 2:6

3. 1 John 2:6
He who says he abides in Him ought himself also to walk just as He walked.

4. An example is a standard
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

5. An example is a standard
Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution. 2 Timothy 3:12

6. An example is a standard
For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should follow His steps: 1 Peter 2:21

7. An example is something that is worth being followed
Imitate me, just as I also imitate Christ. 1 Corinthians 11:1

8. An example is something that is worth being followed
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 John 1:11

9. Christ is the standard of how we grade our lives
For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, 12 teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age,

10. Christ is the standard of how we grade our lives
looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ,

11. Christ is the standard of how we grade our lives
14 who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from every lawless deed and purify for Himself His own special people, zealous for good works. Titus 2:13-14

12. Christ is truly the only one worthy of being followed
Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. John 14:6

13. Following the example (Christ) results in pleasing God
But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. Hebrews 11:6

14. What does it mean to follow Christ?
I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me. Galatians 2:20

15. What does it mean to follow Christ?
You are My friends if you do whatever I command you. John 15:14

16. Conclusion
Are you following the true biblical standard for your lives?
Are you pleasing God in your standard of living?
Are you following the right example?