Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 8000 The life of the believer » 8200 The character of the believer » 8265 godliness Reverence for or devotion to God, producing a practical awareness of God in every aspect of life. Examples of godliness in the OT Genesis 5:24 Enoch; Genesis 6:9 Noah; 1 Kings 18:3-4 Obadiah; 2 Chronicles 31:20-21 Hezekiah; Job 1:1 Job Examples of godliness in the NT Luke 2:25 Simeon; Luke 2:37 Anna; John 1:47 Nathanael Jesus Christ: John 8:29; Hebrews 5:7 Acts 2:5; Acts 8:2 Cornelius and his family: Acts 10:2,7 Acts 11:24 Barnabas; Acts 22:12 Ananias God has a special concern for the godly Psalm 4:3 “the godly” (sometimes translated “the saints”) is often used in the OT to refer to God's people. See also Psalm 32:6; John 9:31 Godly living Godliness should be seen in the lives of believers 2 Peter 3:11 See also 1 Timothy 2:2; Timothy 6:11; Titus 2:12 Jesus Christ is the beginning and end of godliness 1 Timothy 3:16 The model and the power for godly living derives from the incarnate Christ. See also Hebrews 5:7; 2 Peter 1:3 The basis for godly living is true teaching about Jesus Christ 1 Timothy 6:3-4 See also Titus 1:1 Godly living demands self-discipline 1 Corinthians 9:24-27; 2 Corinthians 10:5; 1 Timothy 4:7-8 Sorrow for sin is a sign of godliness The benefits of godliness Its value in both this world and the next Its present blessings Deuteronomy 4:40; 1 Timothy 6:6 See also Isaiah 3:10; Titus 3:8 The promise of future blessing Titus 2:11-13 See also 2 Peter 3:11-12 Godliness does not guarantee escape from suffering Psalm 12:1 See also Micah 7:2; 2 Timothy 3:12; 2 Peter 2:9 Apparent godliness may not be genuine 1 Timothy 6:5; 2 Timothy 3:4-5 See also
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