Philippians 1:27

Philippians 1:27 - Only 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;

a) What "becometh the gospel of Christ" is a united church; the fit vessel to carry the message is a united member.  See note at Psalm 133.

SERMON OUTLINE: CONDUCT WORTHY OF THE GOSPEL
a) "ONLY" - One thing is needful, matters most, primary
b) "CONVERSATION" - conduct as a member of a group; "citizen."  Compare 3:20 for noun form. Gr. POLITEUOMAI, compare Eng. "POLITICS".  The conduct of the entire church body in view here.
c) "STAND FAST IN ONE SPIRIT" - a church committed to taking a stand together, united in the Spirit.
d) "WITH ONE MIND" - Gr. PSYCHE, compare 2:5ff. for the right mind.
e) "STRIVING" - Gr. ATHLOUNTES, compare Eng. "ATHLETIC".
f) "STRIVING TOGETHER" - Team sport!  Compare notes at Psalm 133.