SATURDAY August 31, 2024
Is Your Conduct Worthy of the Gospel?
Only let your conduct be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of your affairs, that you stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel....
Philippians 1:27
Paul gave a strong exhortation to his beloved brethren in the faith. He urged them to have a conduct worthy of the Gospel. His words would have caused the believers in Philippi to examine their lives. Was their conduct worthy of the Gospel of Christ?
As an Apostle and leader of the Christian faith, Paul also called the Philippians to stand fast in one spirit.... Whether Paul was present with them or absent, it did not matter; but what did concern him was that they were in unity, with one mind, working together for the sake of the Gospel. His charge was to be taken seriously. The word striving means “to strive at the same time with another.” Again, Paul desired a steadfastness in striving for church unity.
Paul also wanted to hear that they were living in holiness and purity. The Holy Spirit was to govern their lives, not any carnal, fleshly desire, as this would cause disunity in the church.
Paul’s words need to resonate within our own hearts. Take his charge with all seriousness. Stop to pray and examine your own life in light of his exhortation. Honestly, before the Lord, is your conduct worthy of the Gospel? Only you can answer that question.
Do you see behaviors that are not fitting in your Christian walk? What has God revealed to you personally? In what areas do you need to make a change? Ask the Lord to help you get rid of anything that is hindering your progress in Christ. God desires that you walk in holiness, in unity, as you strive together with other believers for the faith of the Gospel.
It is impossible to conduct your life as a disciple without definite times of secret prayer.
~Oswald Chambers~
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