Being a Role Model

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Role Model

{noun}

a person whose behavior, example, or success is or can be emulated by others, especially by younger people. 

We were little kids once {probably some of us still are! ;) }. We had someone that we looked up too as a child. Whether it was your mom, dad, older brother/sister, grandparent, aunt, uncle, or someone from your church we all wanted to be like them.
    We would try to hang out with them as much as possible, copying their every movement and word. Because back then, we wanted to be just like them.  

 

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 Of course, that's not to say that we should follow anyone's example. Especially if their habits and morals are not Christian. For 2 Corinthians 6:14 says, 

"Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership has righteousness with lawlessness? Or what fellowship has light with darkness"  

 And now, it's our turn to be the role models. If you have someone looking up to you, then you have a responsibility to be imitators of Christ (1 Corinthians 11:1) by showing godly examples to the little ones in your life. 

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That means if we lose our patience, anger, frustration, or anything else too often in front of these little ones, they will learn that it's okay to express your anger freely, regardless of who is around. They may wind up displaying hostility in front of other children as they get older.
Also, it would be good practice for us girls when we have our own families someday, if that would be the Lord's will. So, why don't you start by being a godly role model to your younger sibling or someone from your church? It's never too late to start. ;)

"Whoever receives one such child in my name receives me, but whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him to have a great millstone fastened around his neck and to be drowned in the depth of the sea." 

~ Matthew 18:5-6

Hi there! I'm Nela. It's a pleasure to meet you! :) I'm a cook, blogger, writer, martial artist in training, photographer, and a follower of the High King of Heaven, and Earth, Jesus Christ. You can find out more about the stuff I write at my blog "Beloved Star" if you wish. Thanks and take care!