22/05/2024
true, be the example
Some people learn best by example, so when a coach joins a drill or is the example of a new skill, they learn much more quickly.
One of the most unique aspects of our Christian faith is that Jesus Christ came to earth and provided an example of how to live. In John 15, Jesus tells us how to love others. He tells us to follow His example, and we will have joy. One clear example of how Jesus tells us we will receive joy is by obeying His commandments. His words are not empty here, as He is the perfect example of following the commands of His Father.
It’s good that we have a book to tell us how Jesus lived so that we can know how to handle situations in our lives. Like many others, I had the WWJD (What Would Jesus Do?) bracelet when I was young. It was a constant reminder that we are called to live as much like Jesus as possible. We are called to love the ones He loved, to follow the commandments that God set forth for us, and to desire a personal relationship with God just like Jesus showed us. This personal connection with God, the same connection that Jesus had, is a source of comfort and strength. In Scripture, Jesus teaches us how to pray (Matthew 6:5), how not to judge (John 8:1-11), and even to seek quiet time with God (Mark 1:35).
All these are just a few examples of how Scripture is our ultimate guide to learning to be more like Christ. Scripture is always there to guide us. As our Scripture verse says, we should follow the commandments laid out before us because following them will bring us true joy.