Christians: Shining Lights

Since Paul showed the Philippians that Jesus Christ was their Savior and example, he expected them to reverently be putting great effort into bringing out the end result of their salvation - full maturity into total Christlikeness. Two things would be evident: (1) showing your growth in Christ through blamelessness and innocence, being above reproach; and (2) offering salvation to a lost and dying world. This sacrifice and service for your faith is worth rejoicing over and rejoicing with Paul.