7 Ways of Walking

~ Are You Walking Worthy? ~

As a Christian we are to walk in such a way that is worthy of our salvation and spiritual inheritance.  “You are witnesses, and God also, how devoutly and justly and blamelessly we behaved ourselves among you who believe; as you know how we exhorted, and comforted, and charged every one of you, as a father does his own children, that you would walk worthy of God who calls you into His own kingdom and glory” (1 Thessalonians 2:10-12).

Consider seven ways to walk in a way which is worthy of God who called you into His salvation and gave you a spiritual inheritance.

Walk by faith – “For we walk by faith, not by sight” (2 Corinthians 5:7).

Walk according to the Word – “Give me understanding, and I shall keep Your law; indeed, I shall observe it with my whole heart.  Make me walk in the path of Your commandments, for I delight in it” (Psalm 119:34-35).

Walk in the Spirit – “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.  Against such there is no law.  And those who are Christ's have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.  If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit” (Galatians 5:22-25).

If you do the first three well you will do the following three! 

Walk as those in the light – “For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord.  Walk as children of light (for the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness, righteousness, and truth), finding out what is acceptable to the Lord” (Ephesians 5:8-10).

Walk the narrow road – “My son, if sinners entice you, do not consent.  If they say, ‘Come with us, let us lie in wait to shed blood; let us lurk secretly for the innocent without cause; let us swallow them alive like Sheol, and whole, like those who go down to the Pit; we shall find all kinds of precious possessions, we shall fill our houses with spoil; cast in your lot among us, let us all have one purse’ —  My son, do not walk in the way with them, keep your foot from their path; for their feet run to evil, and they make haste to shed blood.  Surely, in vain the net is spread in the sight of any bird; but they lie in wait for their own blood, they lurk secretly for their own lives.  So are the ways of everyone who is greedy for gain; it takes away the life of its owners” (Proverbs 1:10-19).

Walk in integrity – “He who walks with integrity walks securely, but he who perverts his ways will become known” (Proverbs 10:9).

If you do the first six well the result is you will…

Walk like Christ Walked – “Now by this we know that we know Him, if we keep His commandments.  He who says, ‘I know Him,’ and does not keep His commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him.  But whoever keeps His word, truly the love of God is perfected in him.  By this we know that we are in Him.  He who says he abides in Him ought himself also to walk just as He walked” (1 John 2:3-6).

Are you walking worthy of your position in Christ?

~ Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE NOW

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7 Christian Roles

~ How Are You Doing? ~

Seven Christian character traits are displayed in the seven word pictures of a Christian in 2 Timothy 2.

A Son  ~  “You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus” (verse 1).  Family relationships are indicative of affection.

A Steward  ~  “And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also” (verse 2).  Being a good steward is a matter of faithfulness.

A Soldier  ~  “You therefore must endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ” (verse 3).  Anyone who has served as a soldier will relate the great need for endurance.

An Athlete  ~  “And also if anyone competes in athletics, he is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules” (verse 5).  Being a good athlete involves mastering the skills.

A Worker  ~  “Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth” (verse 15).  An effective worker is known for diligence.

A Vessel  ~  “Therefore if anyone cleanses himself from the latter, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified and useful for the Master, prepared for every good work” (verse 21).  Clearly from this verse we see the need for fitness.

A Servant  ~  “And a servant of the Lord must not quarrel but be gentle to all, able to teach, patient, in humility correcting those who are in opposition, if God perhaps will grant them repentance, so that they may know the truth, and that they may come to their senses and escape the snare of the devil, having been taken captive by Him to do His will (verses 24-26).  The closing verses of this great chapter end with a summary trait of obedience.

How are you doing in God’s eyes?

~ Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE NOW

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7 Aspects of Faith

~ The Christian and Faith ~

Looking to Christ  ~  It is by faith that we receive salvation.  “Look to Me, and be saved, all you ends of the earth!  For I am God, and there is no other” (Isaiah 45:22).  “For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast” (Ephesians 2:8-9).

Justified by Faith  ~  Justification by faith is the Christian’s place.  “Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God” (Romans 5:1-2).

Walking by Faith  ~  Walking by faith allows Christian progress.  “For we walk by faith, not by sight” (2 Corinthians 5:7).

Standing by Faith  ~  Standing by faith gives the Christian stability.  “Not that we have dominion over your faith, but are fellow workers for your joy; for by faith you stand” (2 Corinthians 1:24).

Living by Faith  ~  Living by faith gives the Christian sustenance.  “I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.  I do not set aside the grace of God” (Galatians 2:20-21a).

Leaning on Christ  ~  Our faith allows us to have fellowship with God.  “Now there was leaning on Jesus’ bosom one of His disciples, whom Jesus loved” (John 13:23).

Living unto Christ  ~  The faith of the Christian is what enables him to live for Christ.  “He died for all, that those who live should live no longer for themselves, but for Him who died for them and rose again” (2 Corinthians 5:15).

~ Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE NOW

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