Teaching by example

I find it often easy to teach by means of words. Whether it is presenting a lesson before a church, in my tutoring GED students or in my newspaper columns, words are my preferred method of teaching. I sometimes find it difficult to teach by example. I have many failings and personal shortcomings that no doubt hinder the influence I could have if I were willing to give up these petty opinions and pet sins. I hope, that through the influence of God and godly men and women, to be a better example in the future than I have been in the past. Many times a godly example will go much further than a sermon, illustration or essay ever could.

God bless,
-Will