11. How does an exemplary wife ‘build up her household’?

¹¹ An exemplary wife works for the good of her household. (Read Proverbs 14:1.)

12. What can a wife do to help her family to “stay awake”?

¹² An exemplary wife helps the family to “stay awake” by assisting her husband in the spiritual education of the children. (Prov. 1:8)

Exemplary in Our Conduct and Chasteness

13. Like Timothy, how can we be examples in chasteness?

¹³ Timothy was to be exemplary also in chasteness.

EXEMPLARY CONDUCT

“Exemplary Christian conduct is important, so that the relative sees the positive effect of the truth in our life.”

● If a Christian unilaterally breaks his (or her) engagement to marry, what effect would this have on such a one’s being used in an exemplary way in the congregation?

In the case, then, of one who is in an exemplary position, such as an elder or a ministerial servant, a member of a Bethel family, or other person in full-time service, the body of elders should look at the whole picture of what the person is and not solely at the one act of terminating unilaterally an engagement.

¹² Other men besides the appointed elders in the congregation will surely be mature Christians, zealous in the ministry and exemplary in conduct.

Elders must be exemplary in demonstrating such love for others in the congregation.

We also meet two exemplary women and a valiant but gentle warrior.

Hannah’s prayerful attitude, her humility, her appreciation for Jehovah’s kindness, and her lasting motherly affection are exemplary for all God-fearing women.

As Christians, we strive to be exemplary.

It is not always easy, but we know that our exemplary conduct pleases Jehovah and often has a good effect on non-Witnesses.​—1 Peter 2:18-20; 3:1.

Jesus’ disciples were exemplary in giving cheerfully.

First, Paul told the Corinthians about the Macedonians, whose response to the relief effort was exemplary.

Eunice and Lois—Exemplary Educators

Many exemplary Christian youths who have been taught ‘the holy writings from infancy’ in a religiously divided household bring great joy to their godly parent.

8, 9. In what ways is Jehovah’s prophet Moses a fine example?

⁸ The prophet Moses was exemplary in patience and obedience.

15. How can Ezekiel’s example help us to rekindle our zeal for the Kingdom-preaching work?

¹⁵ God’s prophets were also exemplary in displaying both zeal and a waiting attitude​—traits we need in our ministry today.

Men serving in these capacities should thus be exemplary family heads.

You should thus strive to be an exemplary housewife, maintaining a clean and pleasant home for your family.

◻ How was Abraham exemplary in showing kindness?

How was Abraham exemplary in showing kindness, and what encouragement does Paul give in this connection?

There would be no legitimate reason for others to look down on Timothy if he continued to pursue an exemplary Christian course in life.

Such conduct is truly exemplary in that it reflects a mental attitude like that displayed by Christ Jesus.​—Phil. 2:5-8.

Christian courage calls for the display of exemplary moral strength at all times.

17, 18. What is required to become “courageous and strong,” and why should Christian elders pay particular attention to this?

¹⁷ At that critical time in Israel, it was necessary for the older man Joshua to show exemplary courage, even as this is needful for Christian elders in the congregation today.

● Is it proper for dedicated Christians, who are supposed to be exemplary in morals, to imitate the extreme styles of clothing and grooming of the morally decadent world?—W.

However, he does encourage Christian women to be neat, to have “well-arranged dress,” and most women who are Jehovah’s witnesses are exemplary in that regard.

2, 3. (a) In fulfillment of Psalm 40:7, 8, what did Jesus do? (b) What is the proof that God was pleased by this show of faith?

² By his exemplary course of progressing in knowledge and wisdom, Jesus grew in faith.

The exemplary course of Jesus again lets us know what to do.—Matt. 26:52.

Not only in the matter of faith, but also in generosity, in hospitality and in being free from the love of money did Abraham show himself to be exemplary.

AN EXEMPLARY FAMILY HEAD

11. When preaching, how can we imitate Paul’s exemplary humility?

¹¹ How might we imitate Paul’s exemplary humility?

When preaching, how can we imitate Paul’s exemplary humility?

Christians strive to be exemplary. (2 Cor. 4:2; 1 Pet. 5:2, 3)

After receiving Scriptural counsel, a Christian who continues to keep a gun for protection against other humans could not be considered exemplary.

How were certain women of ancient times exemplary in faith and courage?

5. How did Moses display faith and courage?

⁵ Moses had exemplary faith and courage. (Heb. 11:24-27)

So it can be a real challenge for you to maintain exemplary conduct despite being surrounded by this wicked environment.

Such exemplary youths are a source of refreshment to their parents and to all of Jehovah’s people.​—Prov. 23:24, 25.

Thus, Jehovah inspired Paul to speak of “godly devotion” in describing Jesus’ exemplary life course.​—Read 1 Timothy 3:16.

The brothers in the first-century congregation in Philadelphia must have shown exemplary endurance through many tests of faith.

Their attitude and action were exemplary.

Exemplary devotion to God was shown by Ezra and the remnant who returned to have a share in the restoration of pure worship in Jerusalem.