Nehemiah 12:27-13:31, 1 Corinthians 11:1-16, Psalms 35:1-16, Proverbs 21:17-18
What God said to me – The old saying, “do as I say, not as I do”, is the epitome of hypocrisy. Unfortunately, it is true of much of My church today, even those in leadership. To lead by example is rare now days as leaders seek status and honor with others doing the work and making the sacrifices. It is no wonder that the reputation of the church is in tatters and it is held in such low esteem. Paul on the other hand was so confident in his walk with Me that he urged the Corinthians to imitate his walk as he imitated My Son’s walk. Think about that – can you in good conscience urge others to imitate you because you are confident in the way you live your life for Me? It is possible when you spend your life seeking Me and walking in obedience as I direct. Walk in a manner worthy of your calling, seeking Me, serving Me, and ministering to others and you will be able to say to others, “do as I say and do as I do.”