10 Bible Verses about Examples, Purpose Of
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And sent destruction on Sodom and Gomorrah, burning them up with fire as an example to those whose way of life might in the future be unpleasing to him;
Because of this, let us have a strong desire to come into that rest, and let no one go after the example of those who went against God's orders.
Now these things were for an example to us, so that our hearts might not go after evil things, as they did. Then do not go after false gods, as some of them did; as it is said in the holy Writings, After resting and feasting, the people got up to take their pleasure. Again, let us not give way to the desires of the flesh, as some of them did, of whom twenty-three thousand came to their end in one day.read more.
And let us not put the Lord to the test, as some of them did, and came to their death by snakes. And do not say evil things against the Lord, as some of them did, and destruction overtook them. Now these things were done as an example; and were put down in writing for our teaching, on whom the last days have come.
If then I, the Lord and the Master, have made your feet clean, it is right for you to make one another's feet clean.
And these were the ornaments of the holy women of the past, whose hope was in God, being ruled by their husbands:
Take as an example of pain nobly undergone and of strength in trouble, the prophets who gave to men the words of the Lord.
What credit is it if, when you have done evil, you take your punishment quietly? but if you are given punishment for doing right, and take it quietly, this is pleasing to God. This is God's purpose for you: because Jesus himself underwent punishment for you, giving you an example, so that you might go in his footsteps: Who did no evil, and there was no deceit in his mouth:
Brothers, take me as your example, and take note of those who are walking after the example we have given.
Now these things were for an example to us, so that our hearts might not go after evil things, as they did.
Now these things were done as an example; and were put down in writing for our teaching, on whom the last days have come.
