Tag: 1 Peter 2:21

Are You an Example or Exception?

Example Provides the Power for Persuasion. “Christ, Who suffered for you, is your example. Follow in His steps.” 1 Peter 2:21 NLT. My thoughts and comments today ask a question, “Are You An Example Or Exception?” When I was a young man preparing for ministry, my Dad gave me invaluable […]

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Being Exemplary

“Christ . . is your example. Follow in His steps.” 1 Peter 2:21 NLT. Personal example far outweighs impersonal instruction. My thoughts and comments today are about “being exemplary.” Maybe you have heard it said, “Do as I say, not as I do.” Such instruction doesn’t work so well in […]

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Doing What’s Right

“After looking around to make sure no one was watching . .” Exodus 2:12 NLT “Doing wrong never works out right, even if done for a right reason!” My thoughts today are about “doing what’s right.” Is your vocabulary better spoken depending on who is listening? Is your attitude better […]

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Examples and Warnings

“These things happened as examples and . . warnings for us.” 1 Corinthians 10:11 NIV “History is the great tutor, teaching future generations to be wiser.” My thoughts today are about “examples and warnings.” It is often quoted in varying forms, “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to […]

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Issues and Questions

“(Your) steps . . are directed of the Lord..” Psalm 37:23 NLT “No person knows enough nor is wise enough who lives apart from God.” My thoughts today are about “issues and questions.” Most of time, people are so used to charting their own path they rarely realize they are […]

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