"The Marks of a Worthy Life"

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Philippians 1:27 NIV84
Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in one spirit, contending as one man for the faith of the gospel
Romans 12:1 NIV84
Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship.
Galatians 5:1 NIV84
It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.
1 Thessalonians 4:1 NIV84
Finally, brothers, we instructed you how to live in order to please God, as in fact you are living. Now we ask you and urge you in the Lord Jesus to do this more and more.
Ephesians 4:23–24 NIV84
to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.

I. The CALL to the Worthy Life - (4:1)

A. His MOTIVATION - (v.1a)

2 Timothy 3:12 NIV84
In fact, everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted,

B. His PLEA - (v.1b)

1 Thessalonians 2:12 NIV84
encouraging, comforting and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory.
2 Timothy 1:9 NIV84
who has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time,

II. The CHARACTERISTICS of the Worthy Life - (4:2-3)

A. HUMILITY - (v.2a)

John 3:30 NIV84
He must become greater; I must become less.
“How do I become humble?”
Proper SELF awareness - (2 Cor 3:5; 10:12)
Involves CHRIST awareness - (1 John 2:6)
Involves GOD awareness - (Isa 6:1, 3, 5; Luke 18:13-14)

B. GENTLENESS

C. PATIENCE

D. TOLERANCE in LOVE

1 Peter 4:8 NIV84
Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.
Proverbs 10:12 NIV84
Hatred stirs up dissension, but love covers over all wrongs.

E. UNITY - (v.3)

Philippians 2:2 NIV84
then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and purpose.
1 Corinthians 12:13 NIV84
For we were all baptized by one Spirit into one body—whether Jews or Greeks, slave or free—and we were all given the one Spirit to drink.
Ephesians 2:15 NIV84
by abolishing in his flesh the law with its commandments and regulations. His purpose was to create in himself one new man out of the two, thus making peace,
Romans 5:1 NIV84
Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,

III. The CAUSE or REASON for the Worthy Life: UNITY! - (4:4-6)

A. Unity in the SPIRIT - (v.4)

B. Unity in the SON - (v.5)

C. Unity in the FATHER - (v.6)

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