We are hearing so much these days about conduct and behavior and the misuse
of both and we see now the standards are becoming lower and lower.  For
Christians this can not be. Remember we are only pilgrims here on earth, our
homeland is with Christ in the heavenlies.  Since we are separated unto
Christ, Scripture has much to say regarding our conduct and behavior.  The
following are some verses from the Letters of the Apostles Peter and Paul as
reminders for us.

Paul makes a plea in Ephesians 4:1-2 as follows:
"I therefore, the prisoner for the Lord, appeal to and beg you to walk (lead
a life) worthy of the [divine] calling to which you have been called [with
behavior that is a credit to the summons to God's service.  Living as
becomes you]..."  Amplified Bible

"Only be sure as citizens so to conduct yourselves [that] your manner of
life [will be] worthy of the good news (the Gospel) of Christ, so that...I
may hear this of you: that you are standing firm in united spirit and
purpose, striving side by side and contending with a single mind for the
faith of the glad tidings (the Gospel)."  Philippians 1:27 Amplified Bible

Paul, writing to Timothy concerning his behavior to and before fellow
Christians as an example, says,
"Let no one despise or think less of you because of your youth, but be an
example (pattern) for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith
and in purity."  1 Timothy 4:12 Amplified Bible

Here, Peter is writing regarding Christian behavior before non Christians,
"Conduct yourselves properly (honorably, righteously) among the
Gentiles, so that, although they slander you as evildoers, [yet] they may
by witnessing your good deeds [come to] glorify God in the day of
inspection..."  1 Peter 2:12 Amplified Bible

"Therefore, be careful how you walk, not as unwise men, but as wise,
making the most of your time, because the days are evil."
Ephesians 5:15-16

The Apostle John has some words for us on our walk as well,
"Whoever says he abides in Him (Christ) ought [as a personal debt] to walk
and conduct himself in the same way in which He walked and conducted
Himself." 1 John 2:6 Amplified Bible

"Therefore, be imitators of God [copy Him and follow His example], as
well-beloved children [imitate their father].  Ephesians 5:1 Amplified Bible

I will close with a verse from Micah,
"He has shown you, O man, what is good.  And what does the Lord require
of you?  To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God."
Micah 6:8

We have no other option, but to walk worthily before the Lord.  Thanks be to
God for His Holy Spirit in whom a holy, sanctified walk is possible for such
as we.  Hallelujah!

The Lord is good and we reverently praise and worship Him.  Amen.