Jesus said, “If you love me, you will obey what I command.” (John 14:15) Here, Paul instructs the congregation in Corinth, “I urge you to imitate me… my way of life in Christ Jesus, which agrees with what I teach everywhere in every church.” (16, 17b). Later in this letter, he will repeat, “Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.” (1 Corinthians 11:1)
So, I ask myself, “Do I obey Jesus’ command whether people see it or not? Is my lifestyle worthy of following? Would I want my children, whether I have children or not, to do as I do and say as I say?” Parents are often shocked and embarrassed when their toddler repeats in public what they do within the confines of their homes.
How shocked and embarrassed will I be when on judgment day, what I thought, the motives of my heart, will be exposed for all to see? I do not want to be shamed then. Therefore, I will work at changing my ways now to imitate my Father and Master, Christ Jesus. Change the way I think for what I think affect what I say and do.
