Before he surrendered his life to Christ, Jay Austin was negatively influencing others. His co-workers were learning his crooked ways and his son didn't want to be like him. Now, as a new Christian, Jay is seeking to operate his business honestly. After he dedicates his car lot to God, he begins treating his customers with kindness. Now his son is seeing the change in his dad. Jay, without realizing, influences his son Austin, by demonstrating God's love and how God has changed his dad's life.
Key Study Scriptures: 1 Timothy 4:12
1 Corinthians 11:1
John 13: 14-16
Topics Discussed: Kindness, Influence, Being an Example, Giving, and Compassion.
The Big Question of the Week: Does your life show an example worth following?
You have heard me say that I would rather see a sermon than to hear one. This is actually a book written by Edgar Guest, titled “I'd Rather See a Sermon.” What would have impacted Todd more, hearing his dad talk about how God had changed his life, or witnessing the changes in his dad's life?
Matthew 23: 2-3 (NIV) Jesus was talking to crowds and the disciples “The teachers of the law and the Pharisees sit in Moses' seat. So you must obey and do everything they tell you. But do not do what they do, for they do not practice what they preach.” What is Jesus saying here? The Pharisees were saying “Follow our teachings:” Jesus said “Follow ME!” What do you do?
I want to thank you for the honor of presenting one of my favorite movies. Every time I watch it I learn something new. The past 8 weeks I have even received more from the movie because each of you have shared your thoughts and views. You have shared how you have related to Jay Austin. I am amazed at how God can take one person's life and it in some ways can mirror ours.
I love each and everyone of you and again thanks.
Ray
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