| Our verse to DATE the Word on January 27 (1/27) is Philippians 1:27 |
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| Philippians 1:27 says, “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,” |
| The Conduct of a Christian In Philippians 1:27 the apostle Paul REVEALS what he would like to hear about fellow believers. He would like to hear of a believer’s behavior being HONORABLE to the Lord. Do you question before acting if an action is pleasing – is honoring – worthy to the one who saved you? He wants to hear of believers STANDING for the faith – unified in belief. “Standing fast” is a military term for standing a post, of holding a position. Are you standing fast in defending our common faith? Jude wrote in 1:3 that he “found it necessary to write to you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints.” Are you a defender of the faith? Do you know what you believe and why you believe it? Are you standing up and speaking out for the faith? Then Paul changes to an Athletic word saying he wants to hear of believers STRIVING – sharing – proclaiming – making known the gospel. While standing for the gospel we are to be SHARING the gospel with the lost!! Are you having gospel conversations with the lost? Do you have a passion lo be winning souls? So, if we were at Philippi in the days of Paul what would he be hearing about your life as a Christian? Something to ponder! Verse to DATE the Word on January 27 (1/27) is Philippians 1:27. It says, “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 actions, that you stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel, Take proper actions to be a defender of the faith while being a spreader of the gospel! Continue Strong pleasing the Lord, And remember to DATE THE WORD |