Paul described the behaviour of his companions and himself as: (UNSCRAMBLE!)

LOYH _____________,

TJSU _____________,

NMBAELUBALE __________________.

What words would you use to describe your behaviour? Would you think of using these words too? At first glance, it seems as though this is a very high standard for us to reach. It’s like the description of a perfect person without sin! Not so! Let’s take a closer look at what each of these words means.

Holy living sometimes gets equated to running away from the world, staying in an isolated place, and meditating all day long. This is a wrong understanding. Being holy does not mean to run away from the world. Neither does it mean to be sinless. Rather, it is to sin less and less in the way we think, talk and act.

To be just is to be righteous, or to do rightly. What is the measure of right and wrong? It’s the B _ _ _ _! By reading and studying God’s Word, we will know what the right decisions to make are. But to know is not enough; we must also do.

A person who is unblameable is someone that no one can find fault with, not even his enemies. Paul and his companions were good testimonies in Thessalonica. They conducted themselves honestly before God and man. Our friends don’t just hear the gospel from our lips, they also observe if we practise what we preach. Let’s pray that they will see Christ in us!

Godly behaviour does not mean that we have attained perfection. Sinless perfection will only be a reality when we get to heaven. Godly behaviour is the fruit of our salvation, of God working in our lives to change us. Can your friends tell if there is a difference in you? If yes, praise God for your good testimony.

Thought: Let others see Jesus in me.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, work in my heart so that I will grow spiritually and other people can see that I live a holy, just and unblameable life. I know that is very difficult, and thatis why Ineed Your help! In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.