Proverbs 4verse18 ‘But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.’
You are welcome back to our discussion on this great and important subject matter: becoming a positive influence in our world. I am super excited about this series of lessons because I know it has the power to transform your life, provided you are willing to apply these truths. My greatest desire and prayer is to see you grow in your level of influence. Trust me, this can become a living reality in your life and that is why I have been sharing some key principles with you on how you can become a person of great influence. And so, without much ado, I want us to consider another important means of making a positive impact. To make a positive impact:
3. Be a good example. Yes, this is one of the best ways to influence others. So are you a good or bad example? Whether you know it or not, your example influences others positively or negatively. And this is why you need to pay attention to the kind of examples that you are setting. Your example does not only impact today but also tomorrow. It does not only affect you but others around you. 1Tim4v12. This is why you need to be intentional and deliberate about the kind of examples that you are setting. Nothing influences people more than our examples. So my admonition to you today is to choose to be a good example in all that you do. And how can you possibly achieve this? You can accomplish this by:
4. Keeping your promises. We live in a world where people hardly keep their promises but guess what? You can still stand out and not blend in. Always endeavor to do what you say: in this way, you build integrity with people. Ps15v4. So choose to be a doer and not just a talker
5. Lead by example. Or you can even say “live by example.” Do exactly what you say or preach. The problem is that we have so many talkers but few doers. So make sure you start living by what you say, Matt23v3.
6. Be the example of the change you want to see in the world. Pioneer it and be the vanguard of the change you desire to see around you. Start it out today. Stop waiting for others. As you start it out, you discover that it will begin to gain momentum with time as you persist in your efforts.
So my dear brothers and sisters, do away with everything trying to debar you from being a good example in your world. Your moment of change starts today. If you believe this, say a Big AMEN.
Other Scriptural References: Mk5v19-20: Tit2v7: Philip2v19-22: Acts16v25: 3Jnv12:1Tim3v7
Prayer for Today: Holy Spirit, help me to be a good example to those who are around me in Jesus name, amen.
CONFESSION: As an ambassador of your kingdom, help me to represent you well in all my dealings and association. Help me to behave in the manner befitting a worthy ambassador of the kingdom. Help me to build a good testimony to the glory and honor of your name!
Yemi Adeoti is a pastor, teacher, life coach and mentor & also a prolific writer.
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