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

2. A “compelling testimony” means “A life of dedication, discipline, and sacrifice based on the truth of God’s Word in Christ and in Scripture, where one’s life is lived in a manner worthy of the Lord Jesus Christ, in the power of the Holy Spirit, for the purpose of demonstrating Christlike character in the roles, relationships, and responsibilities that God provides, done for the glory of God.”

3. Although God desires each of us to live a compelling testimony, it involves paying a price and counting the cost. You will only live a life worthy of the Lord Jesus if you ante up the price to attain it.

B. Critical Implications

1. Our lives as Christians and servants of the Gospel do not belong to us; we were bought with a price and now we belong to God.

2. We will only attain to a life worthy of our Lord Jesus if we willingly make ourselves unconditionally available to him to be used for his purposes and desires.

3. We must discipline ourselves for the purpose of godliness; our dedication must lead to rigorous personal discipline if it is to be brought to fruition.

4. Without the indwelling and enabling power of the Holy Spirit, none of us will be transformed into the image of Christ.