Quotes about Example
The church is always trying to get other people to reform; it might not be a bad idea to reform itself a little, by way of example. It is still clinging to one or two things which were useful once, but which are not useful now, neither are they ornamental.
- Mark Twain
The example of Jesus Christ is the only perfect example that ever existed in human nature. It is therefore, a rule by which to try all other examples; and the dispositions, frames and practices of others, must be commended and followed no further than they were followers of Christ.
- Jonathan Edwards
our Redeemer, who was infinitely the most wonderful example of love that was ever witnessed.
- Jonathan Edwards
IV. When those that we have formerly been conversant with are turning to God, and to his people, their example ought to influence us. Their example should be looked upon as the call of God to us to do as they have done. God, when he changes the heart of one, calls upon another; especially does he loudly call on those that have been their friends and acquaintance.
- Jonathan Edwards
And he felt that his son, as the heir apparent, ought especially to behave himself to set an example for the nation. But the way his son behaved seemed to express a wish for England's ruin, and father and son became bitterly estranged.
- Eric Metaxas
God sent Jesus as an example to see if we could retain and maintain the Holy Spirit in human flesh.
- Benny Hinn
Our lives are the only Bible some people will ever read. Christians are to be living epistles, written by God and read by men (2 Cor. 3:2).
- Greg Laurie
Every time I get on the court, I want to push my teammates to be better as a leader and lead by example.
- Joel Embiid
As parents, we guide by our unspoken example. It is only when we're talking to them that our kids aren't listening.
- Robert Brault
It is one thing to show your child the way, and a harder thing to then stand out of it.
- Robert Brault
The Sabbath is a reminder of the two worlds—this world and the world to come; it is an example of both worlds. For the Sabbath is joy, holiness, and rest; joy is part of this world; holiness and rest are something of the world to come."
- Abraham Joshua Heschel
That some should be rich shows that others may become rich, and hence is just encouragement to industry and enterprise. Let not him who is houseless pull down the house of another; but let him labor diligently and build one for himself, thus by example assuring that his own shall be safe from violence built.
- Abraham Lincoln