A lifestyle that reflects Jesus

46% of former Christians call the church hypocritical and

85% of Millennials see hypocrisy in it. (Barna Research)

"Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ." (1 Corinthians 11:1)

"Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity." (1 Timothy 4:12)

1. Be an example in love.

"Love is patient, love is kind, it does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails." (1 Corinthians 13:4-8)

2. Be an example in faith.

"'Take the staff, and you and your brother Aaron gather the assembly together. Speak to that rock before their eyes and it will pour out its water. You will bring water out of the rock for the community so they and their livestock can drink.' So Moses took the staff from the Lord's presence, just as he commanded him. He and Aaron gathered the assembly together in front of the rock and Moses said to them, 'Listen, you rebels, must we bring you water out of this rock?' Then Moses raised his arm and struck the rock twice with his staff. Water gushed out, and the community and their livestock drank. But the Lord said to Moses and Aaron, 'Because you did not trust in me enough to honor me as holy in the sight of the Israelites, you will not bring this community into the land I give them.'" (Numbers 20:8-12)

a. Trust is the ACTIVE INGREDIENT of faith.

b. Trust in God is based on FACTS and EXPERIENCE.

3. Be an example in purity.

a. Purity in your THOUGHT LIFE.

i. We need to GUARD what we CONSUME.

b. Purity in your BODY.

i. We need to set BOUNDARIES on devices and relationships.