Bits of Torah Truths – Torah Concept in the NT: Conduct Yourselves in a Manner Worthy of the Gospel – Episode 548
Philippians 1:27
רַק הִתְנַהֲגוּ כָּרָאוּי לִבְשׂוֹרַת הַמָּשִׁיחַ, לְמַעַן אֶשְׁמַע עֲלֵיכֶם –– אִם בְּבוֹאִי לִרְאוֹתְכֶם, אִם בִּהְיוֹתִי רָחוֹק מִכֶּם –– כִּי עוֹמְדִים אַתֶּם בְּרוּחַ אַחַת וְנִלְחָמִים בְּלֵב אֶחָד בְּעַד אֱמוּנַת הַבְּשׁוֹרָה,
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Philippians 1:27
1:27 Only conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or remain absent, I will hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel; (NASB)
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The concept in Philippians 1:27—“Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ…”—emphasizes living in a manner worthy of the gospel. While the Torah does not use the exact phrasing, it contains principles that align with this idea. One strong parallel is Deuteronomy 6:5-7, which commands: “You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your might. And these words which I command you today shall be in your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, when you walk by the way, when you lie down, and when you rise up.” This passage highlights the importance of making God’s teachings a central part of daily conversation and life. Another relevant passage is Exodus 19:5-6, where God tells Israel: “Now therefore, if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant, then you shall be a special treasure to Me above all people… and you shall be to Me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.” This reflects the idea that one’s conduct should reflect God’s holiness, much like Philippians 1:27 encourages believers to live in a way that honors the gospel. Additionally, Leviticus 19:2 states: “Speak to all the congregation of the children of Israel, and say to them: ‘You shall be holy, for I the LORD your God am holy.’” This reinforces the idea that one’s life and words should reflect God’s righteousness. Note how these Torah passages emphasize that one’s speech and actions should align with God’s teachings, much like Philippians 1:27 urges believers to live in a way that embodies the gospel. This is how Paul and the NT taught Torah, the Torah has not passed away!
