8 Bible Verses about Being a Model

In everything [you do], you should show that you are a [proper] example of doing good deeds. In your teaching show integrity, dignity,

But pay attention [to this], so that somehow this liberty of yours [i.e., to eat whatever you want to] does not become an occasion over which weak people could fall [away from God].

And you became imitators of us and of the Lord. [And even though] you suffered much affliction, you welcomed the message with joy [given to you] by the Holy Spirit,

Remember your leaders who told you God's message. [Note: This probably refers to former preachers who had since died]. Consider the outcome of the way they lived and imitate their faith.

Avoid [the practice of] every kind of evil.

So, I urge you to imitate my lifestyle.

You people should imitate me, just as I imitate Christ.

[After all], this is what you were called to do, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you would follow in His steps.