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:
Matthew 7:13-16
Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it. Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles?
The narrow gate and straight path. Also teaching on how to recognize false teaching.
Matthew 7:17-20 with Parallel Passages: Luke 6:43-45
Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit. A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit. Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire. Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.
Matthew 7:21-23
Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.
Not everyone that calls Jesus Lord will enter Heaven. But ONLY those that do the will of GOD. In the end we can attempt to claim all the “good things for God” that we did. We can attempt to use it as our ticket, but it will not work. Jesus also stipulates that there is more required than just calling Jesus Lord of your life. There must be a conscience effort to do the will of God.
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
Galatians 4:8-11 When man begins to observe days, months and seasons; he begins to feel justified in his doing of “religious activities”. Religion becomes important not God.
Galatians 4:12-16 In times of trials and temptations, be a role model as Paul was with the Galatians.
Ephesians 4:17-24 Putting away the OLD MAN (lifestyle of sin) and putting on the NEW MAN of God
Ephesians 4:25-32 Things to avoid when living a Godly Life
Ephesians 5:8-13 Have no fellowship with the works of darkness
1 Thessalonians 4:6
That no man go beyond and defraud his brother in any matter: because that the Lord is the avenger of all such, as we also have forewarned you and testified.
1 Thessalonians 4:7-10
For God hath not called us unto uncleanness, but unto holiness. He therefore that despiseth, despiseth not man, but God, who hath also given unto us his holy Spirit.
1 Thessalonians 4:11-12
And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you; That ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and that ye may have lack of nothing.
Not to “meddle” in the affairs of others? Minding our own business. If we are busy for the kingdom, when do we have time for meddling?
Philippians 2:12-16 Be blameless, living Godly.
Philippians 3:15-19 Walk as examples being likeminded as Christ
Philippians 4:8-9 Fill the thoughts on things that are: true, honest, just, pure, lovely, of good report, virtue, praise.
Do things that are learned and received, heard and seen by the example of Godly man.
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