The apostle Paul frequently addressed the importance of being an example in his epistles. In 1 Timothy 4:12, Paul exhorts Timothy, a young leader in the church, saying, "Let no one despise your youth, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, and in purity" .

1 Timothy 4:12 - Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity. Titus 2:6-7 - Young men likewise exhort to be sober minded. (Read More...)

1. 1 Timothy 4:12 – “Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.” 2. Philippians 3:17 – “Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so as ye have us for an ensample.”