Colossians 4:5-6 | Live wisely among those who are not believers, and make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be gracious and attractive so that you will have the right response for everyone
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1st Timothy 4:12b | Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity.
1st Corinthians 11:1 | And you should imitate (follow) me, just as I imitate (follow) Christ.
If people imitated you, or did what you did-
Philippians 2:12-13 | Dear friends, you always followed my instructions when I was with you. And now that I am away, it is even more important. Work hard to show the results of your salvation, obeying God with deep reverence and fear. For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him.
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Philippians 3:17 | Dear brothers and sisters, pattern your lives after mine, and learn from those who follow our example.
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Hebrews 13:7 | Remember your leaders who taught you the word of God. Think of all the good that has come from their lives, and follow the example of their faith.
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Our third flawed hero is actually Israel’s second judge: Ehud. After Othniel and before Shagmar —
Judges 3:12a | Once again the Israelites did evil in the Lord’s sight…
Like we saw in the Judges cycle, even though God rescued his people through Othniel, the Israelites turn away from Him. When that happens in the book of judges, God allows them to be captured —
Judges 3:12b | …and the Lord gave King Eglon of Moab control over Israel because of their evil.
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2nd Timothy 2:20-21 | In a wealthy home some utensils [tools] are made of gold and silver, and some are made of wood and clay. The expensive utensils are used for special occasions, and the cheap ones are for everyday use. If you keep yourself pure, you will be a special utensil [tool] for honorable use. Your life will be clean, and you will be ready for the Master to use you for every good work.
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