Paul writes to the Philippian congregation...
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Paul writes to the Philippian congregation that they ought to conduct themselves in a lifestyle worthy of the good news of Jesus Christ.
Dr. Lyle P. Flinner wrote, "Paul lifts our expected standard of conduct beyond the mere standards of a person, a manual, or a church. The criteria of our lifestyle are to be found in the "gospel of Christ."
"In saying 'conduct yourself' Paul is saying, 'Let your life be ordered by conscious effort so that it is worthy of your calling.' He is calling for personal attention and deliberately chosen actions and reactions. He is calling for a living demonstration of Christianity" (Preacher's magazine).
Many of the converts at Philippi had come out a pagan society and culture. They needed the example of those who claim a personal relationship with Christ to demonstrate how living the Christian life is done! Paul is saying to live life above reproach, suspicion and sinful habits. Live a life of holiness.
Dr. Lyle P. Flinner wrote, "Paul lifts our expected standard of conduct beyond the mere standards of a person, a manual, or a church. The criteria of our lifestyle are to be found in the "gospel of Christ."
"In saying 'conduct yourself' Paul is saying, 'Let your life be ordered by conscious effort so that it is worthy of your calling.' He is calling for personal attention and deliberately chosen actions and reactions. He is calling for a living demonstration of Christianity" (Preacher's magazine).
Many of the converts at Philippi had come out a pagan society and culture. They needed the example of those who claim a personal relationship with Christ to demonstrate how living the Christian life is done! Paul is saying to live life above reproach, suspicion and sinful habits. Live a life of holiness.
