Philippians 1:27 “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,”
In Philippians 1:27 the apostle Paul REVEALS what he is HOPING TO HEAR about the fellow believers at Philippi. In revealing his expectations, he reveals ACTIONS that should be a part of every believer’s life. For instance, he first and foremost wanted to hear of their behavior was HONORING the Lord.
Before we move forward allow me to ask do you ask before acting if an action is pleasing – is honoring – worthy to the one who saved you?
Moving forward Paul writes that 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?
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!
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!
Continue Strong honoring and pleasing the Lord,
And remember to DATE The Word