Philippians 1:27-28 – “Only conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ so that—whether I come and see you or whether I remain absent—I should hear that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind, by contending side by side for the faith of the gospel, ²⁸ and by not being intimidated in any way by your opponents. This is a sign of their destruction, but of your salvation—a sign which is from God.”

As I read, prayed, and mused on the Word of God today, a question arose in my heart and mind. “Are you?”

Okay, that demands explanation. “Are you what?”   The question arose out of Philippians 1.  Paul told the believers at Phillipi about his conflicting desire to go home to heaven and to continue to minister on Earth.  He said, “Because you need me, I’ll stay.”  Then he made an interesting and challenging statement in verse 27, “Only conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel.”

That’s when I heard the question, “Are you?”   A question like that in my spirit demands consideration. It requires prayerful contemplation.   If we truly and honestly examine our lives, words, attitudes, and thoughts, is our life presenting an image that verifies and exemplifies the gospel of Jesus Christ?

• If the unbelievers see or hear us, will they see the gospel? 
• If we get angry and lash out, is that an example of conducting ourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel? 
• If we indulge or participate in activities that detract from Christ, is that an example of conducting ourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel?
• If we chase fantasies, which truthfully places more hope in the fantasy than Jesus, is that conducting ourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel?
• What about the words we speak, the thoughts we think, the prayers we pray, the desires we embrace?
• Are we conducting ourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel?

If not, will our profession, our attendance, and even our work in church offset our conduct otherwise?

It is a valid and sobering question. So, I ask you what I was asked, “Are you?”  I believe it is important to examine our conduct in Everything We Do honestly!

LORD, help us become all You have declared us to be!