May 24 Evening Devotional | Is Your Conduct Worthy? | Morning and Evening by Charles Spurgeon

Evening, May 24 | “Only conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ.” —Philippians 1:27 (NASB)

This Morning's Scripture Reading: Philippians 1:21-30 (NASB)

For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. But if I am to live on in the flesh, this will mean fruitful labor for me; and I do not know which to choose. But I am hard-pressed from both directions, having the desire to depart and be with Christ, for that is very much better; yet to remain on in the flesh is more necessary for your sake. Convinced of this, I know that I will remain and continue with you all for your progress and joy in the faith, so that your proud confidence in me may abound in Christ Jesus through my coming to you again.
Only conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or remain absent, I will hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel; in no way alarmed by your opponents—which is a sign of destruction for them, but of salvation for you, and that too, from God. For to you it has been granted for Christ’s sake, not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for His sake, experiencing the same conflict which you saw in me, and now hear to be in me.

Devotional Video Transcript:

The concern here is not simply with our talk and conversations with one another, but the whole course of our life and behavior in the world. The Greek word translated "manner" signifies the actions and the privileges of citizenship: and thus we are commanded to let our actions, as citizens of the New Jerusalem, be worthy of the gospel of Christ. What manner of life is this?

In the first place, the Gospel is very simple. So Christians should be simple and plain in their habits. There should be about our manner, our speech, our dress, our whole behavior, that simplicity which is the very soul of beauty.
The Gospel is preeminently true, it is gold without dross, and the Christian’s life will be lusterless and valueless without the jewel of truth.
The Gospel is a very fearless Gospel, it boldly proclaims the truth, whether men like it or not: we must be equally faithful and unflinching. But the Gospel is also very gentle. Mark this spirit in its Founder: “A bruised reed he will not break.” (Matthew 12:20) Some professors of faith are sharper than a thorn-hedge; such men are not like Jesus. Let us seek to win others by the gentleness of our words and acts.
The Gospel is very loving. It is the message of the God of love to a lost and fallen race.
Christ’s last command to his disciples was, “Love one another.” O for more real, hearty union and love to all the saints; for more tender compassion towards the souls of the worst and vilest of men!
We must not forget that the Gospel of Christ is holy. It never excuses sin: it pardons it, but only through an atonement. If our life is to resemble the Gospel, we must shun, not merely the grosser vices, but everything that would hinder our perfect conformity to Christ.

For his sake, for our own sakes, and for the sakes of others, we must strive day by day to let the manner of our life be more in accordance with his Gospel.

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