“Whatever
happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ.” (Philippians 1:27)
Paul wrote to the believers at Philippi(1)
regarding the issue of unity among the brethren. His desire more than anything else was that
they stand together in the faith and live in a manner that was exemplary of
Christ.
So it is with us today. With all the temptations that flood our
senses each and every day, there are times when it is difficult to discern that
which is proper and improper behavior.
That’s the reason we must stay close to God. We are expected, as devoted followers of
Christ, to draw near to Him through His word and by various other means. This will enable us to withstand the wiles of
the enemy who would like nothing better than to trip us up. Our focus must be on the Lord and not that
which is around us for our surrounding can be deceiving. God will not fail us nor forsake us. No matter how distant He may seem, He’s right
there with you and even within you by His Holy Spirit. Nothing can separate us from the love of
Christ; therefore, live your life as one who has been forgiven so that you do
not cheapen His grace. Until next time,
walk with the King and be a blessing!
(1)
The city of Philippi was the site of the first
Christian mission in Europe. It resulted from Paul's response to “the
Macedonian call” (Ac 16). The city,
named after Philip of Macedon, father of Alexander the Great, was located eight
miles north of Neapolis, the port city. Philippi became a Roman colony in 42
b.c. It was a strategic city for the
launching of Western Christianity. [The
Asbury Bible Commentary]
