Seventh Day Baptist
Christian Education Council
PO BOX 1678
Janesville, WI 53547
—1 Thessalonians 1:6-10
by: Richard Crouch.
There are many behaviors that are learned by example. It would be much easier for parents if kids imitated only the good examples. It would be much easier for God if we imitated only his example.
In this passage, Paul recalls how the Thessalonians turned from idols to God because of the impact that Paul and others had on their lives. They became imitators of good examples, and in turn became an example to believers in Macedonia and Achaia. It's much easier to criticize role models than to be a role model, but God has called all Christians to be an example of his transforming power and love.