"Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness." - 2 Peter 3:11
We all have a good idea what exactly "godliness" means, and so do I, but I looked it up anyway in the online Webster's dictionary 1828. This version of Websters is best for looking up words of a spiritual nature and I highly recommend that you use it for such. This 1828 version defines "godliness" as "a religious life; a careful observance of the laws of God and performance of religious duties, proceeding from love and reverence for the divine character and
My version : belief in God and His Son and endeavoring to live a godly life by being more like Christ. It also involves being obedient to the good Lord and living a surrendered life to His will.
We all realize what godliness means, but sometimes we find it difficult to always live godly. Our "flesh" gets in the way more often than not. Being godly does not mean you are perfect; none of us will reach perfection until we are in heaven. You can live a life of godliness by putting the good Lord first in your life and endeavoring to please Him in your thoughts, words, actions, and in your heartfelt love for Him.
"But thou, O man of God, flee from these things, and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness." - 1 Timothy 6:11
At 1 Timothy 2:2, after saying to pray and make intercession for all men, it goes on to tell us "For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty."
To lead a godly life requires a deep reverence for God. You cannot have a deep reverence for Him if you never pray to Him and never get acquainted with His holiness and attributes by reading the Bible daily. In order to KNOW God, you obviously need to communicate with Him frequently. I am not referring to head knowledge of Jesus/God. I am referring to a deep, close, intimate, personal and loving relationship with Him. Pray constantly; spend much time with the good Lord. If you do that, you will begin to grow spiritually and will be able to lead a life of godliness.
"For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come." - 1 Timothy 4:8
Many of you Christians reading this are very familiar with the above Scriptures. However, we all need to be reminded now and again of basic truths to help us stay on the right path.
It is so easy to get caught up in the day to day affairs of life that we neglect spiritual things if we are not careful. Some start to pursue gaining riches as their primary goal. Look at the super-rich, megachurch pastors with their jet planes, for instance. It is not sinful to be rich; it all depends on your priorities. Put God and Jesus first.
"But godliness with contentment is great gain." - 1 Timothy 6:6
It is difficult to be godly and content if you are always in pursuit of more, more, more and put gaining riches above all things spiritual.
It is so easy to get caught up in the day to day affairs of life that we neglect spiritual things if we are not careful. Some start to pursue gaining riches as their primary goal. Look at the super-rich, megachurch pastors with their jet planes, for instance. It is not sinful to be rich; it all depends on your priorities. Put God and Jesus first.
"But godliness with contentment is great gain." - 1 Timothy 6:6
It is difficult to be godly and content if you are always in pursuit of more, more, more and put gaining riches above all things spiritual.
An excellent sermon on living a godly life is by Dr. Charles Stanley, and may be found on You Tube by typing in: 'The Seven Habits of a Godly Life - Dr. Charles Stanley." It is only 27 minutes in length and is a very encouraging discourse. (In the past, without my knowing any better, every link to every sermon of Dr. Stanley that I shared here on this blog was deleted by the powers that be.)
Learn to be content in whatever circumstances you find yourself. Contentment is one of the secrets of being happy. But to be truly happy you need Jesus. He is all you really need. If you put Him first, everything else will fall into place.
"But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you." - Jesus at Matthew 6:33
The time is short!
We are now living in the last moments of the last days!
We are now living in the last moments of the last days!
Jesus will return soon to Rapture true believers to heaven to be with Him!
Are you rapture ready?
To be ready for Jesus' return, you need to put your faith and trust in Him and believe that He is the Savior and believe in His resurrection.
Romans 10:9,10,13 tells us: (9) "That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised Him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. (10)For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. (13) For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved."
"Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by Me." - John 14:6
"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." - John 3:16
Jesus loves you!
He will welcome you with arms wide open and full of love and forgiveness.
Turn to Him in faith today. He will teach you all about godliness.
Have a blessed and Christ centered weekend....... and life!
