Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 8000 The life of the believer » 8400 The tasks of the believer » 8428 example A person who acts as an illustration or model. Scripture provides examples of both good and bad conduct for the guidance of believers. Scripture provides examples to inform and warn believers Israel is an example to believers 1 Corinthians 10:6 See also 1 Corinthians 10:11 Job as an example of perseverance and patience The example of Jesus Christ is of special importance to Christians John 13:15; 1 Corinthians 11:1 See also Matthew 11:29; Matthew 16:24; Philippians 2:5-11; 1 Timothy 1:16; Hebrews 3:1-2; Hebrews 12:2; 1 Peter 2:21 The apostles set an example for believers to follow Philippians 3:17 See also 2 Thessalonians 3:7 Christian leaders are to provide examples to their people 1 Peter 5:3; Titus 2:7 See also 1 Timothy 4:12 Examples drawn from everyday life Biblical examples to be imitated Faith Matthew 15:22 a Canaanite woman; John 4:4-29 a Samaritan woman; John 20:24-29 doubting Thomas; Romans 4:18-21 Abraham; Hebrews 11:4-38 various OT figures Forgiving one's enemies and assailants Genesis 33:1-11 Esau; Genesis 45:5-15 Joseph; 1 Samuel 24:8-22 David; Luke 23:34 Jesus Christ; Acts 7:59 Stephen Generous giving Ruth 2:15-19 Boaz; Job 29:11-16 Job; Mark 12:41-44 a widow; Acts 10:2 Cornelius Praise Exodus 15:1-2 Moses; Exodus 18:9-12 Jethro; 1 Chronicles 29:10-13 David; Daniel 2:19-23 Daniel; Luke 1:57-68 Zechariah Biblical examples to be avoided Leviticus 20:23; Proverbs 22:24-25; Ezekiel 20:18; Hebrews 4:11; 2 Peter 3:17 See also
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