Today’s scripture: Philippians 3:17-19
Paul’s heart broke when he thought of the lost. He didn’t look down on them or
take on a “holier than thou” attitude. He didn’t ridicule them. He didn’t
ignore them.
He wept over them. He foresaw their destruction—eternal separation from God.
And he desired that his spiritual children would not follow in their steps.
Paul exhorted the Christians in Philippi to follow the example of godly men and
women, to walk as they walked. I know he’d pray the same for us today.
Do you have an example of strong faith that you can emulate? Do you have a
mentor who exemplifies a godly walk? Maybe it’s your parents. Or a church
leader. Or someone whom you’ve never met, but who inspires you.
If you don’t, please find one. Read the works of C.H. Spurgeon or Oswald
Chambers or C.S. Lewis. Ask your Bible study teacher if she would recommend a mentor. Look
around you. There’s someone who would be honored and privileged to walk with
you on your path to stronger faith.
And if you’ve been walking with the Lord for a while now, be an example to
those younger in their faith. Help them to avoid any pitfalls of following the
world.
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