Living Worthy of the Gospel - Philippians 1:27-30

When Paul writes to the church at Philippi he writes as a Roman citizen to Roman citizens. While doing so he reminds them of their higher citizenship. They are citizens of a better country he tells them at the end of chapter three. Here at the end of chapter one he uses the same language, but in our English translations it is usually rendered as something like "manner of life" rather than citizenship.

Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ,--Philippians 1:27a (ESV)

What does living out our heavenly citizenship in a way that is worthy of the gospel mean? What does it look like in practice? What will it cost? Are we ready to pay that cost?

In verse 29, Paul tells them of two gracious gifts they have been granted by God. The first is faith. They are believers because God graciously gave them that gift. The second is suffering for his name's sake. They are doubly blessed!

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May the Lord bless the hearing of his word.