Our Verse is 1 Corinthians 11:1
“Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.”
In this verse Paul shows us that he understood something we often forget: leadership isn’t about the rulebook you carry—it’s about the path you walk.
Notice what Paul didn’t say. He didn’t say, “Do what I tell you.” He said, “Follow me.” There’s a world of difference between the two. One demands compliance. The other invites companionship.
Paul lived what he taught. His letters weren’t penned from an ivory tower but from prison cells and dusty roads. He didn’t hand down commands he himself refused to obey. He walked the narrow way first, then turned around and said, “Come on. Follow me as I follow Christ.”
Someone once said, “My father didn’t tell me how to live; he lived, and let me watch him do it.” That’s the heart of genuine influence. Whether you’re raising children, leading a team, or mentoring a friend, your life is the loudest sermon you’ll ever preach.
Ralph Waldo Emerson reminded us: “What you do speaks so loudly that I cannot hear what you say.”
Your kids are watching. Your coworkers are watching. Your neighbors are watching. Not to catch you in a mistake, but to learn how to live.
I’m Lonnie Davis, and these are thoughts worth thinking.