Only let your conduct be worthy of the Gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of your affairs. —Philippians 1:27 (NKJV).
Being a Christian doesn’t end with receiving Jesus into your life and accepting the Gospel. Beyond that, there is more that is expected of you: your character must reflect the Gospel. If it doesn’t, then you haven’t fully embraced Jesus or His message. Receiving Jesus means accepting the Gospel wholeheartedly and choosing to live by it; you can’t claim the man and reject the message.
Too many people say they are in Christ yet live by worldly principles. A part of them wants the world, and a part wants God’s Word—and so they pick and choose what to obey. That divided allegiance sabotages witness and spiritual growth. If you are truly in Jesus, let His ideas, values and character shape everything you do.
Make a conscious decision to give yourself completely to Jesus and to His Word. Treat Scripture as a manual for life, not a menu to sample. Paul commanded believers to imitate God and to walk in love: Therefore be imitators of God as dear children. And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma. —Ephesians 5:1 (NKJV).
So today I encourage you: submit to the message of Christ and let your character reflect it everywhere. Small choices add up—speech, responses, anger, forgiveness—all reveal what you truly follow. Decide to obey the whole counsel of God and let the Gospel be seen in your life. When you do, others will see Jesus in you.
Today’s Rhema
If you are truly in Christ, let His message reflect in your character!
Confession for the Day
Father, I am grateful for this teaching. I choose this day to submit to Your Word, and as I do, it will positively shape my character and change my life completely, in Jesus’ name. Amen!
