Things We Are to "Follow After" : May 2000

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Before we look at some positive things that we are to follow, let us notice some negative things we are warned against following. We are told not to “follow a multitude to do evil” (Exodus 23:22Thou shalt not follow a multitude to do evil; neither shalt thou speak in a cause to decline after many to wrest judgment: (Exodus 23:2)), nor are we to “follow strong drink” (Isaiah 5:1111Woe unto them that rise up early in the morning, that they may follow strong drink; that continue until night, till wine inflame them! (Isaiah 5:11)), for in so doing we would certainly dishonor the Lord Jesus Christ.
What then are we to follow? The Bible tells us to “follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another.” Another scripture tells us that we are to “follow after charity [love].” The Apostle Paul wanted to “follow after” the Lord Jesus so that he could understand Him better.
Do you remember when Peter asked the Lord what it was that John was to do? The Lord told Peter, “What is that to thee? follow thou Me.” By prayer and obedience to God’s Word, we will follow after the things that are pleasing to Him.
1. What did the Apostle Paul tell a man of God to follow after?
1 Timothy 6:___
2. Although the Corinthians were to desire spiritual gifts and to prophesy, what did the Apostle want them to follow after? 1 Corinthians 14:___
3. When the Lord told Levi, “Follow Me,” what did this publican immediately do? Luke 5:___
4. A widow of at least 60 years of age was to be helped, if she had followed good works. What were they? 1 Timothy 5:___
5. Instead of being slothful, of whom are we to be followers? Hebrews 6:___