How does God want us to live in this deceived and evil world? What should our lives look like to the people around us? What kind of a testimony should we have in our speech, conduct, and dress? As I thought about the answers to these questions recently, I was amazed how abundantly God shows us the way. He does not leave us in the dark. I found so many ways God has given us, but thought fifty would be enough for you for a start!
In the following Scriptures God shows us clearly how He wants us to live.
1. Abounding in thanksgiving (Colossians 2:7 and 1 Thessalonians 5:18).
2. Abounding in the work of the Lord (1 Corinthians 15:58). Of course, motherhood is the greatest work God has given to us. Let’s abound in it!
3. Blamelessly (Philippians 2:15).
4. Conforming to the image of God's Son (Romans 8:29)
5. Earnestly contending for the faith (Jude 1:3).
6. Doing everything in the name of the Lord Jesus (Colossians 3:17).
7. Fighting the good fight of faith (1 Timothy 6:12).
8. Filled with the knowledge of God's will (Colossians 1:9).
9. Filled with the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 5:18).
10. Forgetting those things which are behind (Philippians 3:13).
11. Forgiving one another (Colossians 3:13 and Ephesians 4:32).
12. Given to hospitality (Romans 12:13 and 1 Timothy 5:10).
13. Glorifying God in our body and spirit (1 Corinthians 6:20 and 10:31).
14. Glorying in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ (Galatians 6:14).
15. Holding faith and a good conscience (1 Timothy 1:19).
16. Holding fast our confession without wavering (Hebrews 10:23).
17. Holding forth the word of life (Philippians 2:16).
18. Holily (1 Thessalonians 2:10 and Titus 3:5).
19. Honestly (1 Thessalonians 4:12).
20. Humbly (Micah 6:8; Colossians 3:12; James 4:10; and 1 Peter 5:6).
21. Increasing in the knowledge of God (Colossians 1:10).
22. Justly (Micha 6:8 and 1 Thessalonians 2:10).
23. Keeping His commandments (John 14:15, 21, 23; 15:14; and 1 John 5:3).
24. Keeping myself in the love of God (Jude 1:21).
25. Laying down my life for the brethren (1 John 3:16).
26. Looking for His coming (Titus 2:13).
27. Lovingly (John 13:34, 35; 15:12, 17; Romans 12:10; 13:8; Galatians 5:22; and 1 John 4:7).
28. Meekly (Matthew 5:5; Galatians 5:23; and 1 Peter 3:4).
29. Patiently (Romans 12:12).
30. Purely (1 Timothy 5:22 and Titus 2:14).
31. Reaching forth for the prize of the high calling of God (Philippians 2:13, 14).
32. Rejoicing always (Romans 12:12 and Philippians 4:4).
33. Pleasing God in all things (Colossians 1:10).
34. Putting on the new man (Colossians 3:10, 12).
35. Praying continually (Romans 12:12; Ephesians 6:18; Colossians 4:2; 1 Thessalonians 5:17; and Jude 1:20).
36. Presenting my body a living sacrifice (Romans 12:1).
37. Redeeming the time (Ephesians 5:16 and Colossians 4:5).
38. Renewing my mind (Romans 12. 2).
39. Righteously (Ephesians 4:24; 1 Timothy 6:11; and Titus 2:12).
40. Richly filled with God's Word (Colossians 3:16).
41. Separately (2 Corinthians 6:17).
42. Setting my affection on things above (Colossians 3:1, 2).
43. Shining like stars in this dark world (Philippians 2:15).
44. Soberly (Titus 2:12).
45. Speaking with grace and truth (John 1: 17 and Colossians 4:6).
46. Unblameably (Colossians 1:22; 1 Thessalonians 2:10; and 3:13).
47. Walking in light (1 Thessalonians 5:5, 6 and 1 John 1:7).
48. Walking in wisdom (Colossians 4:5).
49. Without spot (Ephesians 5:27 and 1 Timothy 6:14).
50. Worthily (Ephesians 4:1; 2 and 2 Thessalonians 1:11).
You can also teach your children the above ways God wants us to walk in this world.
Blessings to you today from Nancy Campbell