Being and Example of What I Believe

I want to be an example of what I believe and know that someone is always watching. Knowing that someone is always watching makes me think twice about what I do. Granted, I'm not a robot that does everything perfectly, but I have the thought 'be an example because someone's always watching' instead of  'can I get away with it without anyone noticing?'

Sometimes I'm alone but even then someone's watching: me. I can be an example to me and show myself that I have integrity and can do the right thing.  Even if I'm the only one there I can make a good choice and feel good, not feel bad or numb because of regret.

I love this poem:

Be an Example

You don’t have to tell how you live each day;
You don’t have to tell if you work or play;
A tried and true barometer stands in its place—
You don’t have to tell, it will show in your face. …

Being the religious person that I am, I add this to the poem and quote this scripture:

If you live close to God and His infinite grace—

You won’t have to tell; it will show in your face.

Be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity” (1 Timothy 4:12)

Make a Difference

Something to think about…

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