Walk in a Worthy Manner
Walk in a Worthy Manner Ephesians 4:1-3 Illustrated Worthiness does not mean we earn or deserve grace Worthiness means we meet God’s expectations Illustrated God gives elders the responsibility to shepherd Rule well – worthy of double honor (I Tim. 5:17-18) God gives kings the responsibility to govern Arrogant Belshazzar – unworthy (Dan. 5:26-28)
Walk in a Worthy Manner Expectation Actual balanced = worthy
Worthy of Our Calling (Eph. 4:1-3) II Thess. 2:13-15 I Thess. 4:7; I Peter 1:15 I Peter 2:9 Gal. 1:6-7 Called through gospel Holiness Walk in the light Identify false teaching
Worthy of the Gospel (Philip. 1:27-28) Rom. 1:16 II Tim. 2:15 I Thess. 2:13 II Tim. 4:2 Not ashamed Handle correctly Gospel works in us Preach it
Worthy of the Lord (Col. 1:9-12) Col. 1:9-12 Matt 22:8; Acts 13:46 Luke 6:46-49 Matt. 10:37-38 Acts 5:41 Bear fruit and grow Accept invitation Obey his word Put him first Accept suffering
Worthy of God (I Thess. 2:10-12) Applies to all Christians
Some will be counted worthy Some will be counted unworthy Walk in a Worthy Manner Some will be counted worthy (Rev. 3:4-5) Some will be counted unworthy (Acts 13:46)