This sermon explores the biblical mandate for Christians to lead lives worthy of the gospel, specifically focusing on the inevitability of suffering. Drawing from the book of Philippians, the message compares the scars of persecution to the "stigmata" or brandings used in the Roman Empire to signify ownership and allegiance. It argues that believers should view their hardships not as a sign of divine abandonment, but as a gift and a badge of honor that identifies them with the resurrected Christ. To live worthily, the congregation is encouraged to stand firm in unity, strive together for the faith, and face opposition with supernatural fearlessness. Ultimately, the message frames Christian suffering as a testimony of heavenly citizenship ...