The Impact of Example

Write what is required of the servants of the Lord according to 1 Corinthians 4:2. Read 1 Corinthians 4:9–17 and name the group specifically selected to be examples. How does being a good example apply to more than this group? Read Alma 39:11–12 and explain why it is not enough just to know what is right. Read 3 Nephi 8:1 and describe what additional power comes to those who live what they know.

In 1 Corinthians 4:2 we are told that it is required that man be found faithful.

The apostles were the group of people that were chosen to be the examples. In chapter 4 verse 10 of 1 Corinthians, it shows humility and being humble is important to do the Lords work. They were willing to stand up for the truth even if brought persecution to them. Being a good example applies to more than just this group because we need everyone to be the best examples that they can, its not just up to one small and select group.

Simply believing and knowing what’s right is not enough because we need to take action for the things that we know. We must be good examples and in order to do that we need to go out and show those around us that we know what we believe and that we stand up for what we believe.

In this scripture it tells us that the man was able to do miracles. We live in a very social world where people are always watching others and constantly interacting. If we are a good example and show our friends, family, neighbors, or others in our community what we believe in then we have the possibility to make a difference and to draw attention to our beliefs.