Conduct Your Affairs With Godly Reverence
And beside this, giving all diligence, add to
your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; And
to knowledge temperance; and to temperance
patience; and to patience godliness
(2 Peter 1:5-6).
Godliness in our opening text means piety or
godly reverence. God wants you to have
some piety in your life. He wants you to build a godly
character with the Word. There’re some things you
shouldn’t do, not because they’re bad in themselves,
but because they’re not excellent. He wants you to be
an example of a true Christian in the way you conduct
yourself.
Even though Christianity isn’t essentially an
outward show, in our opening verse, the Apostle Peter
is dealing with an outward show—those actions that
are seen as godly. There should be some calmness
and spiritual decency in your life. Never be rough and
brash—in your communication or attitude—because
you’re always in the presence of God and in the
presence of angels. Never use obscene or vulgar
language.
Consciously say and do the right things, even
when no one is watching. Have some piety, not only
when you come to church. You’re an ambassador
of Christ; you represent Christ. Reflect Him in your
demeanour and in every aspect of your life.
Remember, you’re the symbol and embodiment
of the glory, perfection, beauty, and righteousness
of Christ. Therefore, conduct yourself, your life,
accordingly: “…be an example (pattern) for the
believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, and
in purity” (1 Timothy 4:12 AMPC).
Confession
I’m the symbol and embodiment of the glory, perfection, beauty,
and righteousness of Christ. I’m an example of the believer in
speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, and in purity. I set forth the
wonderful deeds and display the virtues and perfections of Christ,
in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Further Study
Romans 12:1-2; 1 Timothy 4:7-8; 1 Timothy 6:10-11
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Colossians 1:24-2:1-5
Isaiah 46-47
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
John 4:30-42
1 Kings 14