An Example Worth Following

An Example Worth Following

Philippians 3:15–17
 
There is a famous saying: “People may doubt what you say, but they will believe what you do.” We live in a world full of skeptics. I’ll admit, I am often skeptical myself whenever I hear something that seems too good to be true.

It’s the same way with the gospel of grace. For many, it sounds too good to be true. But what people cannot easily dismiss is the reality of a life transformed by walking with Jesus.

In Philippians 3:15–17, Paul encourages the believers in Philippi to follow his example. Of course, his teaching and doctrine mattered deeply, but what he emphasized here was his life.

That raises a searching question for us: Could you say to another believer, “Follow the example of my life”? The truth is, that is exactly what we are all called to be—living examples of Christ’s transforming grace.