March 31, 2025

Day 91 Transformation-Example | 2 Timothy 1:13

Day 91 Transformation-Example | 2 Timothy 1:13
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Season 2

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"Example is not the main thing in influencing others, it is the only thing." Albert Schweitzer's profound words frame today's powerful meditation on Christian leadership and authentic faith. 

We delve into the critical difference between merely speaking about faith and truly living it out. Taking cues from 2 Timothy 1:13, we explore how Paul didn't just teach Timothy doctrine but invited him to observe his entire life—struggles and victories alike. This mentorship model reveals how transparency and vulnerability create space for genuine spiritual growth and leadership development.

The episode draws compelling parallels between biblical examples and practical leadership principles. When patience wears thin, Job's endurance offers strength. When love feels distant, John's writings recenter our hearts. When spiritual silence descends, David's psalms reawaken our souls. Each biblical figure pulls us forward through their example, demonstrating faith lived authentically.

General Eisenhower's simple but brilliant rope demonstration perfectly illustrates why pushing others toward faith rarely works, while pulling them forward through example creates lasting transformation. The lesson is clear: we inspire others not by force or mere instruction but by living out our convictions visibly and authentically.

Join me daily for these spiritual refreshments that connect ancient wisdom with everyday challenges. Subscribe to Wisdom for the Day for more insights that will strengthen your faith and help you lead by example in your own sphere of influence. Have you found that your actions speak more powerfully than your words? Share your experience!

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Chapters

00:32 - Welcome to Wisdom for the Day

00:51 - Day 91: Transformation Example

01:20 - Power of Example in Leadership

01:47 - Biblical Examples of Discipleship

02:33 - Eisenhower's Rope Demonstration

Transcript
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Welcome to Wisdom for the Day, your daily source for spiritual refreshment and guidance.

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I'm Rick.

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Join me as I dive into God's Word to find clarity and strength for life's challenges.

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Let me help you embrace each day with faith and wisdom, ready to feel inspired.

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Let's get started.

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Today is Day 91, transformation Example from 2 Timothy 1, verse 13.

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What you heard from me keep as the pattern of sound teaching, with faith and love in Jesus Christ.

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Albert Schweitzer once declared.

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Albert Schweitzer once declared.

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Example is not the main thing in influencing others, it is the only thing.

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This insight is particularly relevant in leadership, where actions speak louder than words.

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As a church leader, I can preach the importance of reaching out to non-Christians, but unless I model that behavior myself, it's unlikely that other people are going to be inspired to do the same.

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The Apostle Paul understood the power of example.

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He not only shared the gospel, but he also invited Timothy to observe his way of life, including his struggles and failures.

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Paul knew that by being transparent, timothy would glean valuable lessons for his own journey of faith.

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The Bible is filled with faithful believers who serve as examples of discipleship.

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When I feel impatient, I turn to the endurance of Job.

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When I'm struggling with lack of love, I allow the Apostle John's writing to refocus my heart, and when my soul feels silent, I read David's Psalms, and God's songs begin to stir within me again.

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General Eisenhower once demonstrated this principle of leadership with a simple but powerful illustration.

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He placed a length of rope on a table and asked his officers to volunteer to push it across the table.

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Each attempt failed, as the rope crumpled when it was pushed.

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Eisenhower then grabbed the rope and pulled it across, showing them that leading from the front is far more effective.

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Pushing men might work once in a while, he said, but the most effective way is to pull them along by going ahead and serving as an example.

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The same principle applies to our lives as Christians.

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We can't push others into deeper faith or action, but we can inspire them by living out our faith in a way that pulls them forward, motivating them by our example.

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Pray with me, father, god.

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We praise you for the examples of many faithful believers.

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Empower us also to be examples to others in our thoughts, words and deeds, in Jesus' name, amen.

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Well, that's all for today, but I'll be back tomorrow with more of God's Word.

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The executive producer for wisdom of the day is Kimmy Shirley.

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Quality control engineer is Yelena McClellan.

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Intro and outro music by Weston McCurry Until tomorrow, I'm Rick.

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I love you, see ya.