being an example
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12Let no one despise your youth, but be an example among the faithful in word, in behavior, in charity, in faith, in chastity.
6Exhort young men similarly, so that they may show self-restraint. 7In all things, present yourself as an example of good works: in doctrine, with integrity, with seriousness,
16in an open manner, and not as if cloaking malice with liberty, but like servants of God.
6The proverb is: A youth is close to his way; even when he is old, he will not withdraw from it.
15For I have given you an example, so that just as I have done for you, so also should you do.
12Keep your behavior among the Gentiles to what is good, so that, when they slander you as if you were evildoers, they may, by the good works that are seen in you, glorify God on the day of visitation.
17Be imitators of me, brothers, and observe those who are walking similarly, just as you have seen by our example.
35By this, all shall recognize that you are my disciples: if you will have love for one another.”
16So then, let your light shine in the sight of men, so that they may see your good works, and may glorify your Father, who is in heaven.
6Exhort young men similarly, so that they may show self-restraint. 7In all things, present yourself as an example of good works: in doctrine, with integrity, with seriousness, 8with sound words, irreproachably, so that he who is an opponent may dread that he has nothing evil to say about us.
14You are the light of the world. A city set on a mountain cannot be hidden.
9All the things that you have learned and accepted and heard and seen in me, do these. And so shall the God of peace be with you.
13You are the salt of the earth. But if salt loses its saltiness, with what will it be salted? It is no longer useful at all, except to be cast out and trampled under by men.
1Be imitators of me, as I also am of Christ.
16For God so loved the world that he gave his only-begotten Son, so that all who believe in him may not perish, but may have eternal life. 17For God did not send his Son into the world, in order to judge the world, but in order that the world may be saved through him.
1Do not imitate evil men, nor desire to be among them. 2For their mind meditates on robberies, and their lips speak deceptions.