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The Godly Godliness

1 Timothy 4:7 - 7 Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives’ tales; rather, train yourself to be godly. 

The godliness Paul is talking about here means piety to God, a revered holiness. What do I mean? Well, on what we do we should have a holiness for him. Our clothing, people should be able to say 'this is a real Christian'. Our behaviour should also have a holiness. A fear of God. As the Bible says, the fear of God gives life. This holiness is about the things you do, how you respond to God and to the things of God. Our character influences the way we live and what we do-it's the way people determine who you are, for it is always the inner man the speaks out. They are books and magazines you shouldn't read, things you shouldn't watch and games you shouldn't play. The excuse 'it's Christian' won't work this time! Watch with your children - make sure you are sure of what they watch. Never forget who you are in Christ: His own, one of His. Here's what the Holy Spirit says about you: 
"But you are not like that, for you are a chosen people. You are royal priests, a holy nation, God’s very own possession. As a result, you can show others the goodness of God, for he called you out of the darkness into his wonderful light." - 1 Peter 2:9 NLT 
PRAYER: 
Heavenly Father, I thank you for giving me your righteousness as a gift. Thank you for making me one of your Sons an giving us a fear of you. 
In Jesus Name, 
Amen. 

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