Title

Examining My Private Conduct

Scripture
Only let your conduct be worthy of the gospel of Christ
(Philippians 1:27)
Devotional
Our conduct reveals who we really are, not just publicly, but privately as well. How we conduct ourselves privately will eventually be revealed publicly. As the scriptures say, “And be sure your sin will find you out.” It does not matter who or what you are; your conduct will expose you. You may be a laborer or the president of the United States, nevertheless what you do will reveal who you are. Therefore, we must discipline ourselves to be as godly when we are alone as when we are among those we wish to please. If we fail to behave privately, what makes us think the we can continue to do so publicly? The key to proper conduct is conducting ourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. If we privately praise and worship Him, we will do so publicly. If we honor Him publicly, He will correct us privately.
Thought For The Night
“When Queen Victoria was a child, she didn’t know she was in line for the throne of England. Her instructors, trying to prepare her for the future, were frustrated because they couldn’t motivate her. She just didn’t take her studies seriously. Finally, her teachers decided to tell her that one day she would become the queen of England. Upon hearing this, Victoria quietly said, ‘Then I will be good.’ The realization that she had inherited this high calling gave her a sense of responsibility that profoundly affected her conduct from then on.” Source Unknown
 
Evening Text
Philippians 1:27: Only let your conduct be worthy of the gospel of Christ.
 
Looking for Answers
Evening Study Guide
Defining: “Conduct”: Our behavior, how we guard ourselves from ourselves. 
 
Referencing: “Let your conduct be worthy of the gospel of Christ.” Philippians 1:27.
 
Applying: Conduct yourself as if you are in the very presence of the Lord, because you are.