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Take As An Example

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Take As An Example

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Listen to this sermonTake As An Example · November 18, 2018 · slides available

Scripture Reading: James 5:7-11

Take As An Example

Intro.

1. Example (deigma): “prim. a thing shown, a specimen...make a show of, expose” (Vine). (Jude 7)

a. hupodeiga, “lit., that which is shown,” a pattern (Jno. 13:15).

b. hupogrammos: “lit., an under-writing (from hupographo, to write under, to trace letters for copying by scholars)” (Vine) 1 Pet. 2:21.

2. A model, pattern for imitation.

a. A figure, copy, Heb. 8:5.

b. For imitation, Jno. 13:15.

c. For warning, Heb. 4:11.

3. Since we all have influence, our examples have influence on others.

a. Christians need examples to follow, Phil. 3:17.

b. Christians are to be examples to others, 1 Thess. 1:7.

4. “Take…as an example…” (Jas. 5:10)

I. EXAMPLE OF CONTENTMENT THROUGH HUMBLE SERVICE, Jno. 13:12-17.

A. Christ’s Example Taught His Disciples the Value of Humble Serve, 13:16; Lk. 22:24-27. (”Less of me and more of thee.”)

B. The Result of Humble Service is Blessedness, Jno. 13:17.

-Rewarded by God with grace, cf. Lk. 22:28-30; 1 Pet. 5:5-6.

II. EXAMPLE OF HOW YOUNG CHRISTIANS OUGHT TO LIVE, 1 Tim. 4:12 (Phil. 2:19-22).

A. Many Young People Struggle with Identity and Opposition.

1. Best defense against being discounted because of your youth is maintaining a sterling character and lifestyle, Titus 2:6-8.

2. To be taken seriously you have to take your faith seriously.

B. Young People Bear Moral Responsibilities, Too.

1. Remember God early in life, Eccl. 12:1.

2. Live by God’s word, Psa. 119:9-11.

3. Be about God’s business, Lk. 2:49, 52.

III. EXAMPLE OF GOD’S CHILDREN FALLING THROUGH UNBELIEF, Heb. 3:17-19; 4:11.

A. Unbelief Can Enter Our Hearts Just Like Israel (Heb. 3:7-13).

1. After receiving bountiful blessings.

2. We must learn from Israel’s examples or we will repeat them, 1 Cor. 10:6, 11.

B. We Must Increase Our Faith, Heb. 4:2.

1. Shield against sin, Eph. 6:16.

2. Cherish our spiritual blessings, Heb. 6:4-6.

IV. EXAMPLE OF STEADFAST PATIENCE, Jas. 5:10-11.

A. Suffering Demands Endurance Whatever Form It Takes.

1. In the face of undeserved suf­fering: The prophets (5:10).

-Persecutions of mockery, threats, conspiracies, punishments, and death, 2 Chron. 36:15-16 (cf. Jer. 38:2-6); Matt. 5:11-12.

2. In the face of hardships and calamities: Job (5:11).

-Look at the outcome of his perseverance, Job 42:10.

3. In the face of injustices: Jesus, 1 Pet. 2:18-23.

-Be submissive; Take it patiently; Do not return evil for evil.

B. Establish Your Heart, Jas. 5:7-8 (to turn resolutely in a certain direction” (Strong’s I:67); Steadfastly set, strengthen, Isa. 40:27-31 (faith).

Conclusion

1. Be a godly example by using the examples given in Scripture and set before us by faithful, godly Christians.

2. Trace out our lives using Jesus as our model, 1 Pet. 2:21.

By: Joe R. Price

Posted: November 13, 2018

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