Believers love boat DONT BE INTIMIDATED - 2 Please Read - 1 Timothy 4:12 The next thing Paul emphasizes is our conduct. In his letter to the Philippians, he encourages them to“conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ.” As believers, we have a responsibility to represent Christ to the world through our actions. If we wear the label of “Christian,” we must be willing to live our lives to that standard. Perhaps the most essential aspect is love, it must be the major characteristic of our lives. As Jesus says in John 13:35, “By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.” More than anything else, our love distinguishes us from unbelievers. Christians are called to exhibit a kind of love that others would see as crazy, the same kind that Jesus showed us: unconditional, undeserved. Next, Paul addresses our faith. As believers, “we walk by faith, not by sight” (2 Corinthians 5:7). We trust that the Bible is true, that Jesus was who He said He was, and that God has the ability to keep the promises He has made to us. This faith should give us courage to live boldly for Christ because we know God will love, protect, and provide for us no matter what. Finally, we are called to be an example of purity. Matthew 5: 8 Jesus says, “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” Because of our fallen nature, we can’t reach perfection in this life, but nevertheless, we are to strive to keep God’s commands as a demonstration of our love for Him and gratitude for the saving work He’s done in our lives. As we grow in our walk with Him, He promises to purify us and make us more like Himself. May we receive grace today to become what He ultimately designed us to be. Pray with me: Lord, help me to meet with kingdom standard/expectations for my next level in Jesus Name. Thank you jesus
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