Verse from Philippians

“弟兄们，你们要一同效法我，也要留意那些照着我们给你们的榜样而行的人。”

腓立比书 3:17

“Brethren, join in following my example, and observe those who walk according to the pattern you have in us.”

Philippians 3:17

The apostle Paul stands out in the Real People Hall of Fame. He had physical problems. He had legal issues. He had interpersonal relationship struggles to deal with. And in all of this messy reality, he was setting an example for us. In Philippians 3:17, he said, “Join together in following my example, brothers and sisters, and just as you have us as a model, keep your eyes on those who live as we do.”

Those around us who need the gospel—who need Jesus—are looking for believable people who can point them to our perfect Savior. And that means we must be real.

If we are true to God, we will not be false to people.