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A Run Through Philippians-You Worthy Of the Gospel?

Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. 1:27 As I came across this verse, I reminisced about my college days and especially about the C.U. (Christian Union). All who were bona fide members subscribed to an unwritten code of conduct which was only enforced when an infraction was suspected. And so it was that we were not under any circumstances allowed to go clubbing or drinking or engaging in anything that might be construed as worldly. Secular music was out of the question as were movies. Though I do recall sneaking out with some girls to catch dramatized comedies at the Alliance Française or epic movies in the CBD.  In one memorable event, I recall bumping into a livid C.U. chairman on a cold, miserable campus night. I soon learnt he was mad at a group of C.U. members who had gone for an evening dinner with one of the student clubs. After dinner one thing led to another and soon everyone was on the dancing floor. The C.U. members havi...