Part 3: Walking Worthy – Living from Grace
Key Scripture:
“He saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of His mercy… so that, having been justified by His grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life.”
— Titus 3:5–7 (NIV)
Introduction: Walking in What’s Already True
When you know you’ve been justified and made righteous, a new question starts to rise: “So how do I live now?”
Do we go back to trying hard to be good?
Do we act like sin doesn’t matter anymore?
Or do we simply coast, knowing we’re forgiven?
The answer isn’t found in trying harder or doing less—it’s found in walking worthy of the gift we’ve already received.
Not walking to earn grace—but walking because of grace.
Grace Doesn’t Make Us Lazy—it Makes Us Alive
Grace isn’t permission to live however we want. It’s the power to live the way God intended.
Ephesians 4:1 – “I urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called…”
You’ve been called righteous. You’ve been declared justified. Now walk like it’s true. Not out of fear of falling—but out of joy for what God has done.
When you understand who you are, how you live starts to change.
What Does It Mean to Walk Worthy?
- It means living from identity, not for approval.
You’re not trying to get God to love you. You already have His love. So you live like someone who’s treasured, not tolerated. - It means choosing holiness, not just avoiding sin.
You’re not just trying to “be better”—you’re following Jesus. Holiness isn’t about being uptight; it’s about being set apart. It’s freedom, not restriction. - It means showing grace, not just receiving it.
When you’ve truly tasted grace, you can’t help but extend it. You speak kindly. You forgive quickly. You love deeply. Why? Because that’s what was done for you.
Colossians 1:10 – “…walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to Him, bearing fruit in every good work…”
You’re Not Walking Alone
Walking worthy isn’t something you do in your own strength. The Holy Spirit is your guide and your helper. He nudges. He convicts. He encourages.
And when you fall? Grace picks you up—not to let you stay down, but to help you move forward.
Philippians 2:13 – “For it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure.”
You’re not alone on the path. God is walking with you.
What This Means for Me
- My walk flows from who I am.
- I choose holiness because I belong to God.
- I live like I’ve been rescued—because I have.
Righteousness and justification are the roots. Walking worthy is the fruit. It’s the response of a life that knows it’s been changed.
Prayer
Father,
Thank You that I don’t walk alone. Help me live in a way that honors who You’ve made me to be. Let my life reflect the righteousness I’ve received—not to earn Your love, but because I already have it. When I stumble, lift me up. When I forget, remind me. And when I’m tempted, strengthen me. I want to walk worthy—not to prove anything, but to show that grace has truly changed me.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.