MARCH 13, Philippians 2:12-13

Nowhere in the scriptures are we asked to work for our salvation and Paul should know the scriptures very well. So, Paul cannot be asking Christians to work for their salvation. Salvation is given to us by the grace of God. No one can ever work for or pay for salvation.

So, what does ‘working out our salvation’ mean? You must have heard of a workout at the gym, or working out a mathematical solution. Both would involve some exercise, don’t they? It would either be exercising the muscles or the brain. Similarly, when we become Christians we must also exercise our Christian faith. We must act out our faith.

Our attitudes and actions must show that Christ is living in us. If we continue to live ungodly lives, our salvation is questionable. Paul is urging Christians to show love, do acts of kindness and live godly lives so that others may see Christ in us. Faith comes through hearing the truth. So, telling others about Christ is absolutely necessary. But, remember that ‘actions speak louder than words’. For others to believe in our words, our actions must match what we say. Practise what we preach.

Jesus did countless good works to assure us of His love. Let us follow His example in doing good works so that others may come to believe that Christ loves them and has died for their sins.

How do you know that Christ is living in you?
Read, write and memorise Galatians 2:20.

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Thought: My actions must show others that Christ is living in me.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, Thank You for saving me. Please help me to live like Christ lived. Teach me to control myself so that I will learn NOT to always want things my way, NOT to be selfish, and NOT to be demanding of others. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.