Role Models: Watching Who We Follow
Uniting Heaven and Earth Christ in Philippians and Colossians Lesson 7 - Sunday Role Models Scripture Reading: Philippians 3:17–19 (ESV) “Brothers, join in imitating me, and keep your eyes on those who walk according to the example you have in us. For many, of whom I have often told you and now tell you even with tears, walk as enemies of the cross of Christ. Their end is destruction, their god is their belly, and they glory in their shame, with minds set on earthly things.” Role models shape us, often more powerfully than we realize. We learn how to live, think, and respond by watching others—sometimes intentionally, often unconsciously. In Philippians 3:17–19, Paul addresses this reality directly. He does not shy away from calling believers to imitate good examples, nor does he hesitate to warn them about the danger of following bad ones. Paul begins with a positive exhortation: “Join in imitating me, and keep your eyes on those who walk according to the example you...