Who is Following You?
Follow me, as I follow the example of Christ.
1 Corinthians 11:1
As a child I use to play a game called “Simon Says.” It was a “follow the leader” type of game. I’m sure many of you played this game as well. The idea of the game was that you had to follow the example of who was leading. You had to imitate what the leader was doing. If you missed a command you were disqualified from playing the game.
The Apostle Paul essentially was saying the same thing. Although we don’t get disqualified, he was reminding us as a Christ follower, that our walk should line up with our talk. We should be an example to those we are leading and influencing. We should be imitators of the character and conduct of Christ. Our life should replicate His life. Our character and conduct should be an example to those who are watching us.
The Apostle Paul said it this way: “Follow me—as I follow the example of Christ.” I am not sure I could say it any better. To be clear, the standard is not “perfection;” however, it is a life that seeks to “obey, follow and make consistent progress” following the example of Christ.
BE the example. Guard your character and guard your conduct. Because you never know who is watching your life.
Love God, Love People, Live Sent!
Be Worth Being,
Kevin
Kevin Burrell has worked in professional baseball as both a player and MLB scout for the past 43 years, and currently serves as an area scouting supervisor. Kevin was drafted in the 1st round of the 1981 free agent amateur draft (25th selection overall), and played ten years of professional baseball with four different organizations. He and his wife, Valerie, live in Sharpsburg, Ga.
