The cruelest and dumbest thing I ever did to myself was getting life inspiration from a gangster. ooh my!! Up to date, I’m still learning to forgive myself!
Let me explain; so growing up before finding my true identity in Christ, I wanted to become a hip-hop artist just because I saw them flaunting lots of money and the world celebrating them, I was blindly drawing inspiration from them without accessing if the lifestyle they lived day to day was acceptable before the eyes of God. This really affected my relationship with God and also people around me, because the attitude and behavior I carried was more on the toxic side.
From my personal experience, I can deduct that most of the time our personality is always greatly influenced and affected by our role models.!
And for this reason, Paul urged us to follow his example as he follows Christ’s example
Imitate me as i also imitate Christ. (1 Cor 11:1).
Well, Jesus grew in favor with God. God from heaven spoke out on how He was pleased with him because of committing to God’s will in every situation even to the point of death! I really wonder why the society can’t normalize making Christ a role model to all! I mean He never did wrong nor rejoiced in wickedness nor entertained religious hypocrisy and was always in right standing with God. What a perfect model!
Drawing identity from Christ is the best thing one can do to themselves. Christ was the Son of God, so you also stand a chance to become a child of God. He was holy and blameless, so one is also conformed to the holiness and righteousness of God, in Him is life so as to draw eternal life from Him and so on…
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No other foundation can we lay than that which is in Christ. When the word says that we should literally follow Jesus, it means that exactly. He is the greatest role model. Do you want to live an excellent life? look at the excellent model. Do you want to mean if our spiritual foundation is set right and there’s the good “fear” of God, then every other aspect of life and the society will be set in place.
Nevertheless, i do not want to rule out the importance of us having role models. A role model is a person whose behavior, example, or success serves as a model for others to emulate, particularly younger individuals. The concept emphasizes the influence that role models have on shaping the values, aspirations, and behaviors of those who look up to them.
Most Christians fall prey of the ideology that the they do not need someone to emulate because they have Jesus as their perfect example. This is so wrong. It is loud pride and lack of wisdom. In real sense,we do not just need role models but we need saved ones. What fellowship can we have with those that are not in the kingdom? Role models play important roles in our lives.
Role models can be family members, public figures, teachers, relatives and so on and so fourth. They play an important role in not only shaping our behaviors but significantly influence the moral compass of individuals, shaping their beliefs and ethical standards. Positive role models can lead to enhanced self-esteem and resilience. It is also important to note that the choice of role models can affect career paths and aspirations. For instance, individuals pursue careers in fields where they see successful figures who share similar backgrounds or interests.
I hope that this has challenged you to have a role model if you don’t. Find a role model in the church community,business world and the international setting. Let them be the kind to challenge you that as you are building your capacity intellectually, socially and economically,your spiritual life is also built. Do not settle for less even as you look unto your role models. Know what you stand for and uphold your values.
lastly, We all have a responsibility of being role models to other in speech,love,conduct,love,purity as brother Paul would say. If not you then who? Christians need to be found in the corporate world having successful businesses, owning great companies and being the cream of the society. Every believer is also called to be a role model. This reciprocal relationship means that individuals must strive to reflect Christ’s character in their own lives, thereby influencing those around them positively. Spread your wings out there, explore opportunities do not settle for less. Someone out there is looking up to you. Be encouraged.
Christians need to be found in the corporate world having successful businesses, owning great companies and being the cream of the society.
by Ms k
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