RPG Adults
CHRISTIAN CONDUCT
MONDAY, JULY 25
Philippians 3:17-19
2 Corinthians 6:14-7:1
“Thy testimonies also are
my delight and my counsellors.”
CHRISTIAN CONDUCT
In this present day, we do not have much in the way of good examples set before us. The most popular figures held up for all to see often live most sinful lives. As Christians, we must guard ourselves and our children from such godless examples.
Scripture recognises the truth that we are influenced by the lives of others. We are therefore encouraged to look for examples in those who consistently live their faith. How true the popular saying that people’s actions speak so loud that we cannot hear a word they say. The testimony of the Thessalonian church was widespread because their faith was shown in their lives (1 Thess 1:8-9). Christians who do not practise what they preach, no matter how impressive their preaching, are not good examples. So, we are encouraged to follow those who obey the Scripture’s commands concerning daily living (Phil 3:17). We must not only live for Christ ourselves, but we must choose our companions from those who are living in obedience to Scripture. God could not walk with the Israelites because they were living in sin (Amos 3:3). We, likewise, should not spend time with those involved in sinful living.
Proper living is based on proper knowledge. If we are to live for God, and set godly examples, we must know God’s Word. This is especially important in these days when sinful living is so readily accepted as the norm. It is only as diligent students of Scripture that we can know how to live in a manner pleasing to the Lord (1 Tim 4:13, 16).
The Apostle Paul was able to encourage other Christians to follow his example. The Thessalonians, upon their conversion, became followers of Paul’s Christian example. They then in turn became examples to others around them (1 Thess 1:6-7). We, too, should so live for Christ that we will be examples of Christian conduct.
THOUGHT: Why did the testimony of the Thessalonian church spread?
PRAYER: Father, may my life be of use to Thee to help others learn of Christ.