FAITH CAPSULE: Your conduct is your evangelism to the unbelievers.

Psalm 50

The Psalmist stated, “Whoever offers praise glorifies Me; And to him who orders his conduct aright I will show the salvation of God.” (Psalm 50:23) Conduct, a way of acting or behavior does have a direct route on to salvation for every acclaimed believer in the name of Jesus. Paul the apostle, in his sincerity, made a declaration when he stated, “For our boasting is this: the testimony of our conscience that we conducted ourselves in the world in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom but by the grace of God, and more abundantly toward you.”(2 Corinthians 1:12) Often times, as a believer, our conduct is what should be introducing us in unknown ground. Our confession as one for Christ should not be limited to our church ground or when we carry our bible. As a believer that claims to have accepted Jesus as Lord and savior, how do you act when you are in the company of believers? Do you act differently among non-believers? Can you identify the differences in your actions? Have you heard people say that you are the Bible that they are reading? Christianity is not a religious act; it is a way of life. The conduct you display behind closed doors should not be an embarrassment when conducted in the open. Year after year, month after month, day after day, you have been “playing” religion. Your religious “play acting” will only last for a while before the truth prevails. Do not be overtaken by sin, because God is not deceived and will He not overlook sin. The word of God states, “For the LORD is the God of knowledge; and by Him actions are weighed.” (1 Samuel 2:3) It is important that every believer should weigh in the hand of God by virtue of good conduct. It is one’s weight of good conduct that will determine how much could be assigned to carry in God’s assignment for the kingdom of heaven. The time for self examination and sincerity before God is now. God will always be merciful to those who call upon Him. Paul said in Philippians 1:27, “Only let your conduct be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent , I may hear of your affairs, that you stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel.” Your conduct is the testimony of your standing in the Lord. If your conduct is worthy of Christ, you will be steadfast in Him. Your conduct is your evangelism to the unbelievers around you that are yet to receive Him as their Lord and Savior. As the year goes by, let the word of God be echoing in your heart.

Prayer for today:Ask God to work in you both to do His will and to do it for His glory.