Back It Up!!!

I was encouraged to write a blog with this title. Over the weekend, I preached about the teaching authority of Jesus and how we are called to be teachers, especially in the ways of faith. One of the statements that I made was, "Jesus not only taught with words but he backed it up with action." We know the old phrase, "Actions speak louder than words." If we are going to teach and preach we do so with words but always remember to use actions as well. People, especially our young people, are looking for examples and role models. The number one example for us to follow is Jesus Christ. His life is spoken of very well in the gospels. Seeing a physical example is always good! People do look to see how we live our lives and our faith. We want both to be seen in a good light. Speaking words is one thing, but if you have the actions to back up those words, then that truly speaks louder to anything that we can say. Jesus is our ultimate teacher and example. We pray that our Lord will give us the grace that we need to be teachers and examples to others and grant us the actions to back it up! God Bless!!!