CHOICE: 5. Choose to be a Christ-like Example -- Santosh Poonen -- November 27, 2020
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Summary
The central message emphasizes that Christian life is defined by consistent choices, culminating in being a Christ-like example. The speaker contrasts merely preaching what one believes with living out what one believes, citing Jesus' example of first doing and then teaching. Ultimately, believers are called to live visibly as the light of the world, letting their authentic lives and actions serve as an example of hope and obedience to Christ.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Practicing what you preach versus preaching what you have practicedWhile people often say practice what you preach, Jesus lived by a greater principle: He preached what He had practiced.
Jesus first did and then taughtLuke summarizes in Acts that Jesus first did and then taught, showing an example of lived experience before instruction.Acts 1:1
The limitation of Old Testament instructionsThe Old Testament contains true instructions for holy living, but no one had the ability to actually obey them on their own.
Jesus took on a human bodyJust like an angel taking off wings to experience gravity, Jesus took on a human body subject to the pull of sin and successfully lived a sinless life.
Looking to Jesus gives us hopeBecause Jesus faced the pull of sin just like us and made it safely to the other side, we can have hope that acts as an anchor.Hebrews 6:19
His spirit helps us follow HimWhen we receive Christ, He gives us His spirit to strengthen, help, and guide us through every situation safely.
You are the light of the worldWhile Jesus was the light of the world when He was here, He now tells His disciples that they are the light of the world.Matthew 5:14
Your life is a Bible to othersWhile people may not read a printed Bible, they will read your life, making it essential to be careful how you live.
Follow me as I follow ChristThe apostle Paul urged others to follow him as he followed Christ, showing that we must be real and authentic examples.1 Corinthians 11:1
Being an example in little waysYou do not need great talent to be an example; you can encourage family members, classmates, or strangers in small daily ways.
Reviewing the series on choicesEvery second we make choices that add up to who we become, starting with the most important choice to receive Christ.
Choosing humility, obedience, integrity, and exampleAlways choose to be humble for power with god, obey His laws, live in integrity, and follow Jesus' example so you can be an example to others.
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