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“Remember your leaders who have spoken to you the word of God; and considering the issue of their conversation [conduct, or manner of life], imitate their faith. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and to the ages to come” (Hebrews 13:7-8 JND).
Once again, we are reminded that the Lord Jesus never changes. God has given us leaders in Christianity, and we are reminded to imitate their faith. But what did they teach us? If they were faithful leaders, they spoke about Christ. He was “the issue of their conversation;” that is, Christ was the key to their conduct and lifestyle. They followed Him, and pointed us to Him.
Even those leaders can change. They can fail and make mistakes, and perhaps those of you who were younger notice it sometimes. But God does not want us to follow even good leaders; He wants us to imitate their faith and follow the One that they followed—Christ. He is always a perfect example for us, and He never changes.
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