1. The Christian and His Brethren
Be an Example (6)
The Christian and His Brethren

2. We are to be Examples in Every Area of Life
In our work place
With our government
Within our community and society
Within social media
Today, among our brethren

3. Your Example Affects the Lord’s Body
You represent Christ at all times! Whether acting as the church or as individuals
We are His body – 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 (He is the head – Ephesians 1:22-23). Do we reflect that?
Many are turned off by hypocrisy!

4. Your Example Affects the Lord’s Body
Romans 2:24, cf. 2 Samuel 12: Is He blasphemed by our behavior?
At no time should our collective and individual responsibilities conflict!
Are you part of a local church?

5. An Example to the Believers
1 Corinthians 12: We function as a body! Working together! Edification! Eph. 4:16, 1 Cor. 12:25, 1 Thess. 5:11
Philippians 2:3-4, we esteem others better than ourselves; look out for their interests!

6. An Example to the Believers
1 Timothy 4:12, be an example to the believers in…
2 Thessalonians 3:9, Philippians 3:17, the apostles were examples to us!
1Peter 5:3, elders lead by example!

7. An Example to the Believers
Romans 12:10, preferring one another!
1 Thessalonians 1:7, they were examples to believers in Macedonia and Achaia
Philippians 1:12-14, Paul’s example encouraged brethren

8. An Example to the Believers
Galatians 2:11-14, Peter played the hypocrite!
1 Corinthians 5:6, a little leaven leavens the whole lump!

9. How Can I be an Example to My Brethren?
How important is the body (church) to you?
Do you contribute? 1 Corinthians 16:1-2, 2 Cor. 9:6-7, cf. Matt. 6:1-4
And it is not just money?

10. How Can I be an Example to My Brethren?
How important is the body (church) to you?
Do you attend? Hebrews 10:24-25
In your leading? 1 Cor. 14:12, 20, 26

11. How Can I be an Example to My Brethren?
Maintaining Doctrinal Purity
Galatians 5:9, a little leaven
Galatians 2:4-5, not giving in
Revelation 2:13-16, Pergamos
Revelation 2:19-22, Thyatira
False teachers – 2 Peter 3:17, 2:1-2
Ephesians 5:11, have no fellowship with such, but rather expose…

12. How Can I be an Example to My Brethren?
Maintaining Moral Purity
1 Corinthians 3:16-17
1 Corinthians 5:6, a little leaven

13. How Can I be an Example to My Brethren?
Dealing with Discipline
Matthew 18:15-17
2 Thess. 3:6, 14
1 Corinthians 5:4-7, why was there danger of leaven? Brethren were NOT dealing with sinful conduct.
1 Corinthians 5:11

14. How Can I be an Example to My Brethren?
Dealing with Differences & brethren
Romans 14:19, 15:1-2, 14:13, 15, 20
2 Corinthians 1:12, 11:9, 12, Paul was an example to them in this too! (cf. 2 Thess. 3:7-8)
1 Cor. 8:9-13, think of your brethren!