Podcast Summary
Paul's example as a Christian leader: Paul saw the importance of providing an example for new believers and encouraged them to follow his Christ-like lifestyle, believing that their good works would glorify God
While Paul urged his followers to imitate his example in living the Christian life, he did not view himself as an egotist. Instead, he saw the importance of providing an example for those who were new in their faith. Paul considered himself the least of the apostles and even the chief of sinners, but he understood the power of living a life patterned after Christ. He encouraged his followers to "be followers of me, even as I also am of Christ." By living as Christ did, Paul hoped that those who looked up to him would also be following the Savior. As Matthew 5:16 states, "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven." Paul's example reminds us that as Christian leaders, we have the opportunity and responsibility to shine the light of Christ in our lives, guiding others to Him.