Examples

Throughout my life I like to believe that I had some pretty amazing examples to look up to. I had my parents, my older brothers, some teachers, friends, and ultimately I had Jesus Christ. I grew up just like everyone else. My life was full of peer pressure, temptations, technology filled entertainment. There were times when I struggled but I always had those examples to fall back on.

As I tack on more years of my life, I realize that there are children younger than me going through things I can't even imagine. Gang violence is increasing. Sex and drugs have become a common hobby. Promiscuity has become the norm. The children of this rising generation need good and righteous examples. 

Last Sunday, I taught my Sunbeams (3-4 years old) about Christ's example. It wasn't until that moment when I realized who these kids actually have to look up to. In society, female celebrities are becoming bad examples at an alarming rate. The songs on the radio are increasingly raunchy and inappropriate. 

The future scares me. I don't want my children to think it is fine and dandy to prance around in practically nothing. I don't want them to sing songs about sex and drugs. I want them to know that they are children of their Heavenly Father. He loves them and He gave us His son as the ULTIMATE example. 

Remembering that fact is what sustains me. If I strive and pine for a Christ-like life then my children will have that example. 

It is important for all of us to have good examples. Don't let the media fool you. Look up. You'll find someone to follow.