There is a very human tendency to look to certain
people as examples, as encouragers, as role models, and as leaders. This is
normal and, sometimes, it can be helpful. There can be great value in observing
and learning from others who are more skillful, experienced, advanced and/ or knowledgeable
than we are.
Our inclination to look to others is definitely not
foolproof, however, because people are flawed, we make mistakes, we are
imperfect, we don’t always get it right, we sometimes drop the ball and
disappoint each other.
This is particularly true when it comes to living
the Christian faith. It is important for us to ultimately look to Jesus. Jesus
is our best example. He is the only flawless role model. He is the only one who
can guide us perfectly.
Again, it is not that other people will be of no
value. But when we look to others as our role models it is possible we will be
laying an expectation on them they can never meet. This will occasionally result
in frustration for them and disappointment for us.
It is wise for us to fix our eyes on Jesus.
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