This is a call
I. To holiness. There is but one ideal life in the Church. In all our growing and striving Christ Himself is to us, and His grace is, all-sufficient.
II. To unanimity. Monotony is not what is meant by unanimity. We are one in our love and service of Christ.
III. To courage. Timidity is an impediment on the path of moral progress; it arises from distrust of God. "Straight on," is God's command, and He will frighten the lions from before your feet.
Parker, City Temple,vol. ii., p. 210.
References: Philippians 1:27-30. J. J. Goadby, Christian World Pulpit,vol. xv., p. 293; J. P. Gledstone, Ibid.,vol. xix., p. 59.