2. Walk in a Worthy Manner

3. 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)

4. Walk in a Worthy Manner
Expectation
Actual
balanced = worthy

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. Worthy of God (I Thess. 2:10-12)
Applies to all Christians

9. 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)