I was out with a friend last night and we got to talking about living out what we say we believe. He was pointing out that there are people who say one thing and live another. For example, people who participate in certain activities when they think nobody is looking,..... or nobody who would care is looking. The fact is that when we call ourselves followers of Jesus, people are always looking. Even if it is just the people "involved". Sometimes people need another person to take the high road in order for them to follow. They end up following on the low road, wishing somebody would lead them to the high one.
This happens all the time in conversation. Vulgarity leading to more vulgarity. Discouraging rather than encouraging. You see, we speak of grace and cling to God's grace for us, but do we extend that grace to others. The same can be said for compassion, forgiveness, etc.
My friend pointed out that this is especially disappointing when the other person is supposed to be a leader and behaves in ways that do not show Christ. I think this is why Paul said, do not aspire to be a leader for the responsibility is greater as well.
The bottom line is, many are longing for an example to follow. What kind of example am I? What kind of example are you?
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