Godliness Is About Your Conduct
But refuse profane and old wives’ fables, and
exercise thyself rather unto godliness (1 Timothy 4:7).
The word “godliness” above actually means
piety towards God, piety to spiritual or godly
activities. It means devotion. It doesn’t refer to inner
righteousness or inherent holiness. It’s about the
things you do, how you respond to God, and to the
things of God. For instance, there’s a way you ought
to behave when you come into the house of God,
because church isn’t like everywhere else. It’s a place
of worship. There’s an attitude of reverence you ought
to have when you come to church.
Godliness is about your demeanour. Your dressing
matters; some piety is necessary in your dressing.
There’s a decency that goes with the Spirit of God, and
that decency must be in your life. There’re outward
things that people should see in you, and say, “Yes,
this is a Christian.” They can’t see it in your heart, but
can see it in your character. That’s what godliness is about.
There’re movies you shouldn’t watch. There’re
books or magazines you shouldn’t read. There’re
places you just shouldn’t be found in, because you’re
different. And if for any reason you find yourself in such
places, you ought to go in there with godly piety. Yes,
that’s the life you’ve been called to live. Your presence
in a place should exude and transmit the righteousness
of God, for you’re a tree of righteousness, producing
fruits of righteousness.
Never lose sight of who you are; you’re different.
You’re the symbol and embodiment of God’s glory,
perfection, beauty, and righteousness. See and carry
yourself as such: “But you are a chosen race, a
royal priesthood, a dedicated nation, [God’s] own
purchased, special people, that you may set forth
the wonderful deeds and display the virtues and
perfections of Him Who called you out of darkness
into His marvelous light” (1 Peter 2:9 AMP).
Prayer
Dear Father, I thank you for giving me your righteousness
as a gift, and inspiring in me the consciousness to walk in a
perfect state of piety. I live true to my nature and calling in Christ
as I bear fruits of righteousness and inspire many by my piety to
spiritual and godly activities, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Further study:
2 Peter 3:10-11; Psalm 1:1-3; Matthew 5:48; 2 Peter 1:5-7
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Matthew 10:1-23
Genesis 31-33
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Matthew 5:41-48
Genesis 13