- We talked about modeling confession and repentance, and that's what we're going to high center on in this episode. We also mentioned how Paul encouraged the churches to be imitators of him
- Paul on being imitator's
- 1 Cor. 11.1 Paul say's be imitators of me
- Paul, before he charges Timothy to embrace his calling, speaks of Christ coming to save sinners, which whom, he is the foremost(1 Tim. 1.:15).......He isn't just acknowledging his former sins, but also aware of his sin as he conforms to the image of Christ, which he expresses in his epistle to the church in Rome, Rom. 7:13-25

### Being Subject to one another:

- In Eph. 5, Paul talks about walking in love, and specifically in verse 21, he says to submit to one another. But he puts it in a relation context with urgency;

Ephesians 5:15–21 (ESV)

15Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise,

16making the best use of the time, because the days are evil.

17Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.

18And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit,

19addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart,

20giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,

21submitting to one another out of reverence for Christ.

- Talking about sin doesn't happen until we submit to one another. So let's imitate Paul as leaders, and submit ourselves to our group and talk about sin.......Here are some ways, as leaders, we can lead out in being able to talk about sin in our groups, how we bring it up, how it can help strengthen our group(s)

Book Reference:
Caring for One Another - Ed Welch