# 1 Corinthians 11 #soap ## Title: What if someone was watching you? ## Scripture: (1 Corinthians 11:1) “Be imitators of me, just as I also am of Christ.” (NET) ## Observation: My kids don’t play by the rules. They do things they shouldn’t and when I try to discipline them, I find they got most of their bad habits from watching me. Therefore, when I am disciplining them, I find myself feeling like I am the one getting into trouble. Paul makes a bold claim in the text today. He is saying they should follow his example. Is he being too bold or arrogant? No, he is saying the quiet parts out loud. People will follow someone and they are likely already watching his life as closely as they can. Therefore, he leans into it. Follow me, because you are going to follow someone and you are likely already paying close attention to me. But, realize I am headed straight for Christ. He is my leader. It’s not a matter of “what if people are watching you?” They are. Where are you leading them? ## Application: Live in such a way that you would not mind having your life placed on public display. ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for being the best leader.