Acts 26:25-29
25 But Paul said, I am not out of my mind, most excellent Festus, but I am speaking true and rational words. 26 For the king knows about these things, and to him I speak boldly. For I am persuaded that none of these things has escaped his notice, for this has not been done in a corner. 27 King Agrippa, do you believe the prophets? I know that you believe. 28 And Agrippa said to Paul, In a short time would you persuade me to be a Christian? 29 And Paul said, Whether short or long, I would to God that not only you but also all who hear me this day might become such as I am - except for these chains.
Do I want others to be like me? What kind of example am I to them? In this passage Paul prays "that not only you but also all who hear me this day might become such as I am" (verse 29). This requires a high amount of integrity in ourselves to be able to make such a statement. Usually our shame causes us to pray that others not become like us, that they would be spared our weaknesses. One of the advantages of walking in purity is that we can then be an example that we would want others to follow.
Lord, help me to be a good example of Your character to others.
25 But Paul said, I am not out of my mind, most excellent Festus, but I am speaking true and rational words. 26 For the king knows about these things, and to him I speak boldly. For I am persuaded that none of these things has escaped his notice, for this has not been done in a corner. 27 King Agrippa, do you believe the prophets? I know that you believe. 28 And Agrippa said to Paul, In a short time would you persuade me to be a Christian? 29 And Paul said, Whether short or long, I would to God that not only you but also all who hear me this day might become such as I am - except for these chains.
Do I want others to be like me? What kind of example am I to them? In this passage Paul prays "that not only you but also all who hear me this day might become such as I am" (verse 29). This requires a high amount of integrity in ourselves to be able to make such a statement. Usually our shame causes us to pray that others not become like us, that they would be spared our weaknesses. One of the advantages of walking in purity is that we can then be an example that we would want others to follow.
Lord, help me to be a good example of Your character to others.