How does living like Jesus impact our witness to others around us? Verse at the Center 1 John 2:6 — “Whoever claims to abide in Him must walk as Jesus walked.” What walking as Jesus walked looks like • Consistent obedience to the Father’s will (John 4:34). • Daily submission to Scripture’s authority (Matthew 4:4). • Overflowing love expressed in practical service (Mark 10:45). • Humble holiness that refuses compromise (Hebrews 7:26). How this walk shapes our witness Authenticity • Words gain credibility when backed by matching actions. • Acts 4:13 shows observers recognizing that Peter and John “had been with Jesus.” Visibility • Matthew 5:16: “Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” • Good works direct attention upward to God, not inward to self. Love on Display • John 13:35: “By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you love one another.” • Sacrificial love cuts through skepticism and unmistakably brands a believer as Christ’s own. Living Letters • 2 Corinthians 3:2-3 calls believers “a letter from Christ… written not with ink but with the Spirit of the living God.” • People often read our behavior long before they read a Bible. Silencing Slander • 1 Peter 2:12: “Conduct yourselves honorably among the Gentiles, so that… they may see your good deeds and glorify God.” • Holy living nullifies accusations and moves even critics to honor God. Proof of Transformation • Galatians 2:20 proclaims that Christ lives within the believer. • A changed life demonstrates the resurrection power behind the gospel. Practical steps to walk as Jesus walked 1. Begin each day under Scripture; let God’s Word set the tone. 2. Offer Jesus-like compassion to the overlooked. 3. Choose integrity in private; unseen obedience strengthens public witness. 4. Speak truth laced with grace (Colossians 4:6). 5. Serve quietly, allowing the Father to receive the credit. 6. Stay connected to believers for mutual encouragement (Hebrews 10:24-25). The ripple effect Living like Jesus turns daily routines into stages for gospel display. Neighbors, coworkers, and family members encounter Christ’s character through ours; curiosity rises, conversations open, and the Spirit uses visible faithfulness to draw hearts toward salvation. |
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