Unbecoming

We begin worship this week with:

Ephesians 4:1-3
I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.

It should not go unnoticed that to walk is a privilege for a prisoner.  Ancient prisons did not have weight rooms and exercise yards. They had shackles and chains. 

Paul is using walking as an analogy for our daily string of decisions and conversations.  One after another.  

When the conduct of a soldier, particularly an officer, does not live up to their position, they may be charged under Article 133 of the Uniform Code of Military justice for Conduct Unbecoming an Officer and Gentleman. 

We received our orders at the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5:1-48).

Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.