Be An Example

Be An Example “In everything set them an example by doing what is good.” Titus 2:7 It is so important in today’s world to set an example for our young people. They are growing up with so much temptation all around them, that is having lasting influences on their lives. All people need models to follow, especially our youth. Watching our parent’s model correct behavior by the way they live their lives, is the best form of influence our children can have. I have heard and read many books which indicate that as much as 89% of our learning is by watching others, and is visual. Only about 10% comes from what we hear, and only 1% comes from our other senses. We all learn best through a model, and imitating them. How many times in our lives have we been influenced by someone that has stood out from the crowd, by their actions and behavior? We all have had a school teacher, a Sunday School teacher, a boss, or maybe a friend or a family member that we tried to pattern ourselves after. I know in my situation I would love to be the man my grandfather was, and to leave a legacy that he left for his family. Our actions can influence others, everywhere we go and in anything we do. Christians need to be careful in all situations in their lives, to set the example for others to follow. We can influence so many people we come into contact with on a daily basis. Even our youth can influence people around them. We can all be influencers everywhere we go. When we follow the commands of God, and obey his will for our lives, we will become a witness for God, and our influence can be far reaching in the world around us. At all times our actions and our lives must be centered around God, and if it is, he will direct and lead us to be a witness for him wherever we go. My Daily Devotional Volume Six August 14 Robert William Brock, Jr.