Christians are called to walk worthy of our calling, morning, noon, and night. We have a manual — the Bible — that gives our marching orders. The Lord commanded the Israelites: “You shall... keep My ordinances, to walk in them” (Leviticus 18:4). The Psalmist said, “No good thing will He withhold from those who walk uprightly” (Psalm 84:11). Paul told us to walk by faith, in love, as children of light.

Walk with the Wise
The book of Proverbs warns us against walking with fools. “Do not enter the path of the wicked, and do not walk in the way of evil.... He who walks with wise men will be wise” (Proverbs 1:10, 15; 4:14; 13:20).

Consider how easy it is to smile at an off-color joke, to go with the guys to an inappropriate movie, to gossip about someone with friends over lunch. The apostle Paul wrote, “Brethren, join in following my example, and note those who so walk, as you have us for a pattern. For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ” (Philippians 3:17-18).

Perhaps the best question to ask yourself is: “Who are my three wisest and most mature friends?” Once you decide who they are, cultivate time with them. Watch them. Listen to them, and let their sensibleness rub off on you.

In a similar vein, ask: “Which three friends pull me down the most?” Begin weaning yourself away from them. Or better yet, tell them you’d love to be with them — but in church!

Walk in the Fear of the Lord
“In olden days men of faith were said to walk in the fear of God...[with] the conception of God as awesome…. This idea of God transcendent runs through the whole Bible” (A. W. Tozer).

Walk in Newness of Life
We’re to walk in newness of life (Romans 6:4). This phrase describes the change of attitude and behavior that develops as we come to know Jesus Christ — life becomes more refreshing and uplifting. It implies a sense of wonder that leads to worship.

The Christian walk should be filled with wonder, fresh, filled with the fear of the Lord. We should walk in newness of life. And that leads to obedience.