GODLINESS

 

 

Webster Dictionary 1828 Definition:

 

 

GOD'LINESS, noun [from godly.] Piety; belief in God, and reverence for his character and laws.

 

1. 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 commands; christian obedience.

 

Godliness is profitable unto all things. 1 Timothy 4:7.

 

2. Revelation; the system of christianity.

 

Without controversy, great is the mystery of godliness;

 

God was manifest in the flesh. l Tim.3.

 

 

 

Locations in the KJV of Bible with verses related to this subject:

 

 

Romans 1:18-20      

 

Romans 11:13-15    Paul living a life to be an example to others of how to live life for God.

 

Romans 12:1-3        Present bodies a living sacrifice. Not to think of oneself more highly than ought.

 

Romans 15:1-3        We are to look after those with infirmities as Christ did.

 

1 Corinthians 6:12-13         It may be lawful to do something, but the doing of it may not be beneficial to the body.

 

1 Corinthians 8:7-13          Paul addresses the issue of eating meat offered to idols. Refusal to eat pork (because you believe it to be unholy and not godly enough for you) can be a stumbling block for unbelievers.

 

1 Corinthians 10:23            All things lawful are not expedient and they do not edify.

 

1 Corinthians 10:25-33       Give none offense. Whether you eat or drink, do it for the Glory of God.

 

1 Corinthians 13:1-8          Charity is the only thing that will profit.

 

2 Corinthians 7:1-3            working towards perfecting holiness in the fear of God

 

 

 

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Righteousness;