Choose Wisely

We are always imitating someone. Not likely that we are imitating any one person completely, but we pick and choose.

Someone dies their hair a certain color, so we try it out.

Someone talks about their hobby, and we try to learn it, too.

Someone buys a new car, and we think about trading up to something better.

That's not always bad. People around us stimulate our thinking and actions.

But there are more important things to imitate than hair color, hobbies and automobiles.

Paul instructed the believers in Philippi:

"Brothers, join in imitating me, and keep your eyes on those who walk according to the example you have in us" (Philippians 3:17).

We need to have examples to follow.

Men and women who are walking in obedience to the Word and growing closer to Christ.

Those who are praying and having prayers answered.

Those who are seeking and taking opportunities to witness.

Those whose character reflects the fruit of the Spirit.

We need examples to follow.

But we also need to be an example worthy of following.