Sunday, July 12, 2009

Worthy of the gospel

Good Morning,

Philippians 1:27 (NIV)
Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in one spirit, contending as one man for the faith of the gospel.

Quick question for everyone this morning. If someone were to observe my life and lifestyle, or even hear about how I'm living, would who I am and what I do be worthy of the gospel of Jesus Christ? Okay, and just a bit of a follow up. Would anyone see that I stand firm in one spirit in faith in the gospel?

Next question (really the same as the first, but maybe a bit more immediate). DOES anyone see, or DOES anyone hear about me in a way that would be considered worthy of the gospel of Jesus Christ? DOES anyone see that I am standing firm in one spirit in faith in the gospel?

No need to go into a long dissertation about what it means to be "worthy of the gospel" I don't think. Deep inside I think that each of us knows whether or not we're living the life that would Paul spoke about and a life that he would be proud of when he saw or heard of it.

To take it to the next obvious and more meaningful step...

Is Jesus seeing me now, this very day, living a life that He would be pleased with? "In a manner worthy of the gospel?"


Love, peace, and blessings,

David

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