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Being a Christian Role Model Essay

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Being a Christian Role Model A role model is somebody you desire to be like; someone who sets a good example. Christians today need a role model who encourages them to have faith and be strong through difficult times. The qualities a Christian role model should have are faith, loyalty, strength, dedication and not being influenced by public opinions.

Some people would agree with the statement that Peter isn’t a good role model for Christians today for the reason that Peter promised that he wouldn’t deny Jesus when Jesus predicted his denial. This proves that in this passage Peter is untrustworthy; Christians today want to …show more content…

He doesn’t want Jesus to die, which illustrates him being selfish again. He doesn’t understand the cost of discipleship which explains why he isn’t a good role model for those who want to be followers of Christ but not quite sure on what they should do our how to behave.

Peter is a coward; when Jesus was arrested Peter only follows him from a distance. At Jesus’ crucifixion Peter isn’t there for him, he deserted Jesus in his hour of need when he was lonely and needed his friend.

However, some people would disagree with the statement for the reason that Peter broke down and cried when he realised that he had done what Jesus had predicted. He knew he had done wrong and was sorry. Peter is a good role model; yes he makes mistakes but we all do. Role models don’t necessarily need to be perfect. He did try to be loyal, many people break promises it doesn’t make them a bad person.

When Jesus speaks of his suffering and death Peter tells Jesus off, not because he wants glory but since he loves his friend he doesn’t want him to die. He has courage and faith as given that he was the first disciple to recognize Jesus as the messiah, these are the qualities we look for in a good role model.

Jesus trusted Peter on many occasions. For instance in the passages ‘The Transfiguration’ and ‘Jairus’ daughter’. Jesus also changed Peter’

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