Over the past year, I have been reading the New Testament from start to finish and let me tell you, it has been so good to my walk with Christ!

One particular theme of the NT that has stood out to me recently has been that we as Christians are to let our “manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ.”  This seems like a lot, so let’s unpack it!

First, this command in Philippians shows us that the way in which we live is important! Our ability to witness to others through the way we live is one of the best tools we can use in sharing the Gospel. 

Second, the Gospel is deep and beautiful. It’s jam packed with forgiveness, love, grace, mercy, empathy, justice, and redemption. In order to follow this instruction then, we would need to mirror those things in the way we live. Yes…this can look like a lot, but hang with me. 

While I honestly find this task to be daunting at times, I’m honored that Christ has given it to you and me. It’s a gift to be instructed to live in a way that shows what Christ did on the cross for us was and is of immeasurable worth. 

I believe that as we are sanctified (the process of becoming more like Christ through the work of the Holy Spirit) we are faced with decisions about how to live. What do we decide to prioritize? What do we decide to put in our bodies, our schedules, and our brains? What do we decide to watch, read, listen to, or participate in? These decisions declare the manner of life in which we live. These decisions show everyone what we value, and what we live by.

So – what do you live by? Who do you advertise with your life? What do you promote? 

Are the answers to these questions worthy of the Gospel and do they point to Him?

If they do, great, and if they don’t, adjust! My prayer  is that on this very day, God is honored by the way we live.

Have a happy Wednesday!