In Ephesians we see the expression “walking worthy” in connection with the character of the epistle. This treats of the Christian and then of the church’s privileges, and then the saint is exhorted while on earth to “walk worthy of his vocation.”
In Colossians, where the glory of the person of Christ is brought out, they are to “walk worthy of the Lord.”
In Thessalonians, they, who once lived under the power of demons and had been brought to know the one true God, are called to “walk worthy of God.” They were “turned to God from idols, to serve the living and true God.”
In Philippians, where the gospel is spoken of as in conflict in the world, they were to walk worthy of the gospel (Phil. 1:2727Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel; (Philippians 1:27)). So Paul was “set for the confirmation and defense of the gospel.” Timothy had “served with him in the gospel.” The women had “contended with him in the gospel.” Paul was set “for the defense of the gospel” and in prison for it. A right walk was needed, but they were not to be terrified by their adversaries. The true gospel was, as a cause, in conflict in the world. The message was of infinite worth and were to walk worthy of it. They were “striving together with the faith of the gospel,” contending along with the faith of the gospel in the world—not “for” the faith, but “with” it, as an associate with it in its conflicts.
In Thessalonians, they were to “walk worthy of God,” as dear children, “who has called us to His own kingdom and glory.” The divine manifestation of God’s worth is seen in the man Christ Jesus the Lord. He is now in heaven. On earth those who call Him “Lord” are to walk worthy of Him. They have been called to share a place with Him in heaven and to share in His inheritance. Now they are to live in earth in a manner which is manifests the worth of their calling.
The Remembrancer, 1893