Godliness

Hello everyone,

How are you doing on this day? I hope well and bubbling in the Lord.

Primary Text

 “And to knowledge temperance, and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness;” 2 Peter 1v6 (KJV)

Godliness can be seen as a “reverence toward God; piety; religion; … and holiness.” (Dakes concordance Bible). Many of us have heard of 1 Timothy 6v6, the Amplified saying “[And it is, indeed, a source of immense profit, for] godliness accompanied with contentment (that contentment which is a sense of inward sufficiency) is great and abundant gain.” However, in the previous verses Paul was telling Timothy, “Some people may contradict our teaching, but these are the wholesome teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ. These teachings promote a godly life. Anyone who teaches something different is arrogant and lacks understanding. Such a person has an unhealthy desire to quibble over the meaning of words. This stirs up arguments ending in jealousy, division, slander, and evil suspicions. These people always cause trouble. Their minds are corrupt, and they have turned their backs on the truth. To them, a show of godliness is just a way to become wealthy or gain profit.” Child of God, do you find yourself deviating from the truth? Has godliness for you just become a way of making gain? Are you always causing or finding yourself in controversies over words that just lead to jealousy, and quarrels and suspicion? Remember, the Lord knows those who are His. Turn back now and repent and go back to the Lord. The end of all things is near (1 Peter 4v7). The Bible also tells us that  “Godliness makes a nation great, but sin is a disgrace to any people.” (Proverbs 14v34, NLT). With this in mind, it is good to remember 1 Timothy 2v1-4 (NIV) which says “I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people – for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.” Many may be looking at their countries and thinking it is full of ungodliness, corruption, and no good thing seems to be coming out of it. But we can keep praying for people in our countries, and in other countries, and also commit the leaders and authorities into the hands of God. This as the Scripture says, pleases the Lord.

Supplementary Text

“The LORD detests the way of the wicked, but He loves those who pursue godliness.” Proverbs 15v9 (NLT)

Prayer

Father, I thank You for Your Word. Father, I pray You will give unto me the Spirit of the fear of the Lord, that I would truly reverence You, not just with my mouth, but from my heart. I pray as well for people all over the world, and leaders, that You will send laborers to them, that they might come to the knowledge of the truth, and that You will grant leaders godly wisdom in making decisions. All this we pray believing and with thanksgiving, in Jesus name, amen.