Influence. It is a powerful thing.
Paul was able to say "Imitate me as I imitate Christ".
I see people with a huge amount of influence on the people around them.
I see the people that look to them and are taking on the other person's behavior.
It can be a very bad thing if they are imitating the wrong parts of someone's character.
When we are in a position where people look to us as how Christians are supposed to act and look, we need to make sure that we are representing Christ as dear children.
It doesn't mean that we need to pretend we're perfect. It simply means that when we make mistakes, we choose how to respond correctly and with integrity.
May all of us youth leaders be the appropriate influence on the youth, that they may desire to draw closer to God and yearn to spend more time with Him.