Manner of Life Worthy of the Gospel

Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving side by side for the faith of the gospel, and not frightened in anything by your opponents. This is a clear sign to them of their destruction, but of your salvation, and that from God. For it has been granted to you that for the sake of Christ you should not only believe in him but also suffer for his sake, engaged in the same conflict that you saw I had and now hear that I still have.

Philippians 1:27‭-‬30 ESV

Rev. Dan Whang

Citizens of heaven

We are to act as citizens of heaven. People should be able to look at our lives and see that we belong to God. Just like when people from other countries come here clearly stand out, so our lifestyle should reflect where we belong.

Expectation of opposition

We should live expecting opposition for our faith in God and lifting up the Bible as truth. Christians should not expect a life of utmost comfort but rather harsh criticism and even physical persecution. But this is an honor, it is an honor to share in Christ' sufferings. Because Jesus suffered not just harsh criticism, but even persecuted to death. Jesus has walked this path first. He has started the redemption of all things and calls us to follow him in the restoration of all things.