Living Worthy of the Gospel

Nothing keeps a Christian grounded like knowing Christ through scripture. In Philippians 1:27-30 Paul exhorts the Philippian church "to let their conduct be worthy of the gospel of Christ" and he does this from prison. No matter where Paul was, he used his platform to accomplish the mission given to him by Christ. Something we must embrace in our own lives. There is so much packed into this one verse of scripture. Just imagine if every Christian would simply obey this one verse. Paul goes on to say that his desire is "that they would stand fast in one spirit and with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel." What Paul means by letting their conduct be worthy of the gospel of Christ is to live by integrity. To live a life consistent with what they believe, teach, and preach. No one likes to listen to someone speak, teach, or instruct us who doesn't do what they are asking us to do. That person is without credibility. There is no way for a Christian to live differently than what they proclaim to live by and a Christian is to proclaim Christ and His Word. Living contrary to God's Word is not living worthy of the gospel. Paul also exhorts the church at Ephesus (also from prison) "to walk worthy of the calling with which they were called" (Ephesians 4:1) and the Colossians "that they may walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing Him" (Colossians 1:10). This is important in case you missed the significance Paul placed on this essential duty. Paul is calling every believer to live in a way that is consistent with His identification with the Lord who saved us from judgment.

Walking with the Lord means being on mission for Him every moment of our lives
Walking with the Lord means living as a citizen of our country, but most importantly of heaven
Walking with the Lord means every detail of our lives is to be judged and measured by the standard of the cross
Walking with the Lord means personal devotion to Christ as His bond servant
Walking with the Lord means resting in Christ no matter our external circumstances
Walking with the Lord means we should never have the slightest reliance on anything or anyone other than God

GO and make an impact by living worthy of the gospel in the presence of non-believers.
Time is running out!