Christ-followers are to walk worthy … because He is worthy and we are following Him.
Walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called. (Ephesians 4:1)
Conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. (Philippians 1:27)
Walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, to please Him in all respects, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God. (Colossians 1:10)
Walk in a manner worthy of the God who calls you into His own kingdom and glory. (1 Thessalonians 2:12)
You are to be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect. (Matthew 5:48)
WHEW!
That is our goal: Christ-likeness. That is our prize: Christ-likeness.
I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 3:14)
Life Long Endeavor
We have not arrived, but over our Christian lives, we are being made more godly, more in the image of Christ, our Lord and Savior. We are learning how to walk in a manner worthy of our worthy Lord.
Our Responsibility
We are responsible to live our lives according to our Lord’s commands.
BUT! (Thank God!)
God is helping us.
God … is at work in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure. (Philippians 2:13)
Christ and the Holy Spirit intercede and pray for us.
He [Christ] always lives to make intercession for them. (Hebrews 7:25)
The Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. (Romans 8:26)
Press On
We are to press on. We are to strive to please God in all our ways. We are to shun sin and flee temptation. We are to confess, knowing God will forgive and cleanse. We are to do everything for the glory of God.
We are to pray for ourselves and others.
Don’t give up. Keep your eyes on Jesus. KNOW whatever is happening, God will bring good out of it for you, making you more in the image of Christ.
Praise Him.
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Father, HELP. This is an impossible standard. We cannot improve without Your presence and help. Thank You that You love us. Thank You that You—Father, Son, Holy Spirit—are working in us to make us like Christ. Thank You that You WILL bring us to glory. Help us remember all You have already done for us. Help us keep our eyes on You.
See He Is Worthy
