Quotes About Example

The disciplines are practices that change the inner self and its relationship to the "helper" (paraclete), so that we can actually do what we would and avoid what we would not. They of course have no point apart from the serious intent to obey Christ's teaching and follow his example.

And in this truth lies the secret of the easy yoke: the secret involves living as he lived in the entirety of his life—adopting his overall life-style. Following "in his steps" cannot be equated with behaving as he did when he was "on the spot." To live as Christ lived is to live as he did all his life.

So the idea conveyed is an absolutely fatal one - that to follow him simply means to try to behave as he did when he was on the spot, under pressure or persecution or in the spotlight. There is no realization that what he did in such cases was, in large and essential measure, the natural outflow of the life he lived when not on the spot.

What has to be done, instead of trying to drive people to do what we think they are supposed to, is to be honest about what we and others really believe. Then, by inquiry, teaching, example, prayer, and reliance upon the spirit of God, we can work to change the beliefs that are contrary to the way of Jesus. We can open the way for others, Christians or not, to heartily choose apprenticeship in the kingdom of God.

Concretely, we intend to live in the kingdom of God by intending to obey the precise example and teachings of Jesus. This is the form that trust in him takes. It does not take the form of merely believing things about him, however true they may be. Indeed, no one can actually believe the truth about him without trusting him by intending to obey him.

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With every word we utter, with every action we take, we know our kids are watching us.

I love my father as the stars – he's a bright shining example and a happy twinkling in my heart.

Leadership is about being a servant first.

The most important thing I learned is that soldiers watch what their leaders do. You can give them classes and lecture them forever, but it is your personal example they will follow.

The most powerful leadership tool you have is your own personal example.

Some of us can be examples about going ahead and growing, and some of us, unfortunately, don't make it there, and end up being examples because they had to die. I hit rock bottom, but thank God my bottom wasn't death.

Actions speak louder than words; let your words teach and your actions speak.

Actions speak louder than words, and it's no more true than with your kids.

We create in people through our actions and example. In this way people around us become reflections of our own behavioral patterns and internal energies.

It doesn't matter what Christ or Buddha said, it matters how they lived.

Have you inspired someone today by your actions?

In regard to religion, mutual toleration in the different professions thereof is what all good and candid minds in all ages have ever practiced, and both by precept and example inculcated on mankind.

Having three daughters, it is important for me to set a good example and teach them to make decisions that are healthy for your heart no matter what age you are.

The old begin to complain of the conduct of the young when they themselves are no longer able to set a bad example.

It's not like I'm some kind of veteran and there is this huge age gap. I identify with them more off the field. I need to set an example, which is great, and I look forward to doing just that.

You hear more than enough of married people living together miserably. Here is an example to the contrary. Let it be a warning to some of you, and an encouragement to others. In the meantime, I will go on with my story.

Gracias a Dios soy yo un ser que reacciona orgánicamente por encima de la razón! (...) Aprovéchense, mis buenos amigos, se lo ruego, de este ejemplo. Se evitarán así muchas molestias enojosas. Cultiven la supremacía de los sentimientos sobre la razón y verán entonces cómo le cortan las garras a todo ser cuerdo que intente arañarlos, por el propio bien de ustedes.

Wherein you reprove another be unblamable yourself, for example is more prevalent than precept.