"I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you ... Now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them." John 13:15-17 (NIV)
The Apostle John quoted these words of Jesus, The Christ, as he spoke to His disciples just before His final passover meal. Jesus said follow My examples, do as I have done. Then He said now that they know these things, they will be blessed if they do them.
While He lived on earth as a human being, Jesus gave us a living example of how we should behave. Not only did He preach and teach, but He lived a life which was consistent with His words. Jesus lived a life of loving compassionate humility providing service to those who were in need. He preached repentance (Matthew 4:17), taught by example and parable, and He helped others. He charged us to follow His example and serve one another. He also said when we know that which is right, then we ought to do the right thing. Knowing The Word of God is not enough, we must also be doers of His Word. We will not be blessed for knowing what is right, we will be blessed for doing what is right. Knowledge of that which good and right that is not put into practice is fruitless and sinful. (Luke 12:47 and James 4:17)
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