As a follower of Jesus Christ, we are commanded to proclaim the word (2 Timothy 4:2). The idea here is to make the word of God practical in the lives of people. While the Bible was written millennia ago, because God does not change, it is as applicable to our lives as it was the day it was written. Each of us has situations and circumstances that are different, and that we battle with on an ongoing basis, but the reality is that the Word of God gives us answers to the day to day circumstances of our lives. In order to maintain that relevance to our situations, we need to invest time in studying and understanding our situations. While the application of God’s word is different in the day we live, the content does not. God has not changed his position, it is the proclaimers responsibility to not only understand those principles and precepts but to first of all put them in practice in their own lives. As you read your Bible, ask yourself what God wants you to understand and do each day. Allow the Word of God to help you grow and change. … READ MORE

In Ephesians 4:1 Paul tells us that we need to walk worthy of the vocation we are called. He then begins to discribe what that looks like and the first description is that of humility. Humility is genuine submissiveness that comes from an association with Jesus Christ. A Christian can know a lot of doctrine, memorize Bible verses, be faithful to the church, and be involved in many Christian activities, but not be walking in humility. Humility is hard to come by because it begins only when we honestly face ourselves. Bernard said, Humility is the virtue by which man becomes conscious of his own unworthiness. Many people stroll through life behind a veneer of pride because they don’t have the courage to look at themselves and see who they really are – sinners who need Jesus Christ. We may look outstanding compared to the alcoholic who lives down the street, but godless neighbors are not the believer’s standard, our standard is Jesus Christ. Humility is not thinking less of ourselves than we are, but it is a willingness to accept who we are and become all we are able to be in light of the gifts, talents, and abilities … READ MORE

When people join an organization, they subscribe to its goals and agree to live by its rules and standards. Membership in the body of Christ also demands certain conduct. If Christians fail to conform to the pattern of the body, it is not because they lack guidelines rather they lack love, for love fulfills the Law. Therefore, the true Chrisian’s response to their high position must be a humble, lowly walk. As believers we should be loyal to our calling in Christ no matter what the circumstances. In Ephesians 4:1, Paul challenges the reader to walk worthy of his calling – no matter what the price. Our vocation in this verse is not our job, profession or career, but rather our calling to salvation. The word “Walk” here in Ephesians 4:1 describes the Chrisitan’s’ daily conduct or lifestyle. A godly life reveals to those outside of the faith the various facets of God’s transforming grace and love. Perhaps the best explanation of the need to walk worthy is found in a phrase Paul uses in his letter to Titus in 2:10, “That they may adorn the doctrine of God our Savior in all things.” If all believers today adorned the … READ MORE