I’ve been catching up recently on some old sermons on my iPod. In particular I listen to Rob Bell, although admitting that might get me challenged by some. For some time now he’s been going through Philippians and he recently spoke on Phil 1:27
which says:
Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ.
I’d not really noticed this particular phrase before, although I must have read it at some stage. However, in listening to this sermon the words really challenged me.
What sort of reaction do I have to certain situations? What do I say or do? How do I act? Are all these things consistently worthy of the gospel, or do I end up letting the gospel down? If I’m honest the latter is true. Too often in my own life my conduct isn’t worthy of the gospel. I’ve seen an improvement over the last 18 months, but I’m still quite a way from where I should be.
Can you imagine though what would happen if Christians were to act worthily all the time?
Blessings!!!