WALKING WORTHY

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. Philippians 1:27
Paul never lost his wonder at having been called by God. He understood that the way he lived
ought to be worthy of the King who has chosen him. He knew that the mystery of the gospel had been
hidden for generations and had only been revealed in his day through the life, death, and resurrection of
Jesus Christ (Colossians 1:26-27). Paul also understood that until people accept the gospel, they are
spiritually dead and therefore without hope (Colossians 2:13). As a result of Gods plan of salvation,
those who trust in Jesus are not only made alive in Christ but are also adopted as the Fathers children
(Romans 8:16-17). Paul recognized that though the gospel sounds like foolishness to the world, it is the
power of God that brings eternal life to those who accept it.
Because Pauls life had been radically transformed by the gospel, he was intent on living to honor
the gospel that gave him life. It would have been tragic to receive the riches of the gospel and then to live
as a spiritual pauper. It would have been disgraceful to be saved from death by the blood of Christ and
then show no reverence for that sacrifice. It would have been foolish to accept such love from Christ and
then to resent what He asked in return.
The way you live your life ought to be a tribute to the matchless grace that your Lord and Savior,
Jesus Christ, has bestowed upon you.

Source: Experiencing God by Henry T. Blackaby and Richard Blackaby