Does Your Conversation Matter?

Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel; - Philippians 1:27

    I am thankful that we have the promise of God to save his elect in spite of our weaknesses and failures. However, we as our Lord’s representatives here on earth, have the awesome privilege and responsibility to conduct ourselves in a manner that becomes the Gospel of Christ. We can never alter God’s purpose, yet it is our desire to encourage each other in the faith and encourage those we come in contact with who do not know Christ, to continue in the presence of the Gospel, knowing that this is the means whereby God calls sinners to faith in Christ.

    There may be some that God sends to us that have never heard the Gospel, or faithfully attended a church at all. It is our hope they will continue to come and hear and believe. We should never coddle, pamper, praise, and overly lavish anyone with attention. However, we should always show everyone kindness, courtesy, show ourselves to be friendly, and never do or say anything to discourage. May we never compromise the truth or depend on the flesh, but may we never forget that God uses means. It is our desire that he would be pleased to use us for his glory, in the furtherance of his kingdom. There may be things that we must overlook and maybe even endure for the sake of the Gospel. I know that God’s people have exercised great patience with me many times, even now. Should I not do the same?

    I pray never again to be a stumblingblock or a discouragement to anyone by my own words, actions or attitude. If the Gospel offends, so be it. Whatever men do and why they do it, is between themselves and God. Whatever we do or say as professing believers, may we do and say it for the glory of God and the Gospel’s sake, that his great name not be reproached because of us.