A Compelling Testimony: Maintaining a Disciplined Walk, Christlike Character, and Godly Relationships as God's Servant

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A Compe l l i ng Tes t imony

d. 1 Thess. 2.13-14 – And we also thank God constantly for this, that when you received the word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men but as what it really is, the word of God, which is at work in you believers. [14] For you, brothers, became imitators of the churches of God in Christ Jesus that are in Judea. For you suffered the same things from your own countrymen as they did from the Jews.

e. 2 Thess. 3.9 – It was not because we do not have that right, but to give you in ourselves an example to imitate.

f. 1 Tim. 4.12 – Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.

4. A testimony that is compelling mirrors for outsiders to see the excellence of God in who you are, what you do, and how you relate to others.

a. The Father will be glorified when they see our good works, Matt. 5.14-16 – You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. [15] Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. [16] In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.

b. Good works cannot be hidden, 1 Tim. 5.25 – So also good works are conspicuous, and even those that are not cannot remain hidden.