Live as citizens who reflect the Good News about Christ.  Then, whether I come to see you or whether I stay away, I’ll hear all about you.  I’ll hear that you are firmly united in spirit, united in fighting for the faith that the Good News brings. ²⁸ So don’t let your opponents intimidate you in any way.  This is God’s way of showing them that they will be destroyed and that you will be saved.

(Philippians 1:27-28 -- GW)