Aaron opened the meeting with a table discussion from Ephesians 2 about how we’re saved from sin by God’s grace and not our own value or actions. Following this idea, Aaron then led the men in a message from Philippians 2 about how the posture of our attitude and choices should reflect that grace so the world can see Jesus through us.

Ephesians 2:4-10
4. But God is so rich in mercy, and he loved us so much, 5. that even though we were dead because of our sins, he gave us life when he raised Christ from the dead.  (It is only by God’s grace that you have been saved!)  6. For he raised us from the dead along with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms because we are united with Christ Jesus.  7. So God can point to us in all future ages as examples of the incredible wealth of his grace and kindness toward us, as shown in all he has done for us who are united with Christ Jesus.
8. God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God.  9. Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it.  10. For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.

Philippians 2:12-18
12. Dear friends, you always followed my instructions when I was with you.  And now that I am away, it is even more important.  Work hard to show the results of your salvation, obeying God with deep reverence and fear.  13. For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him.
14. Do everything without complaining and arguing, 15. so that no one can criticize you. Live clean, innocent lives as children of God, shining like bright lights in a world full of crooked and perverse people.  16. Hold firmly to the word of life; then, on the day of Christ’s return, I will be proud that I did not run the race in vain and that my work was not useless.  17. But I will rejoice even if I lose my life, pouring it out like a liquid offering to God, just like your faithful service is an offering to God.  And I want all of you to share that joy.  18. Yes, you should rejoice, and I will share your joy.