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The Power of Godliness

The Power of Godliness. 1 Timothy 4:6-11. The Power of Godliness, 2 Tim 3:5. Form (morphosis) : “Outward semblance …outline ( Vine ) Matt 23:27 Godliness (eusebeia) : “denotes piety which…does that which is well-pleasing” to God ( Vine ) --- ATTITUDE + ACTION

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The Power of Godliness

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  1. The Power of Godliness 1 Timothy 4:6-11

  2. The Power of Godliness, 2 Tim 3:5 • Form(morphosis): “Outward semblance …outline (Vine) Matt 23:27 • Godliness(eusebeia): “denotes piety which…does that which is well-pleasing” to God (Vine) --- ATTITUDE + ACTION • Power(dumamis): “used absolutely, denotes (1) power to work, to carry something into effect (2) power in action” (Vine) 1 Timothy 4:7-8; 6:11 2

  3. 2 Peter 3:11 The Power of Godliness Upon the Christian 3

  4. Godliness in the Christian’s Life • Power of spiritual growth, 2 Pet 1:6-7 • Devoted to pleasing God, 2 Cor 5:9 • Power of contentment, 1 Tim 6:6-10 • Sufficiency due to priority, Matt 6:33, 24 • Power of endurance, 2 Tim 3:11-12 • Foundation of endurance, 1 Pet 4:14-16 4

  5. Godliness in the Christian’s Life • Power of moral living, Titus 2:11-14 • Battle against worldliness • Power of profession, 1 Tim 2:9-10 • Godliness affects clothing and works • Power over hypocrisy, 2 Tim 3:1-5 • Godliness within…no hypocrisy without • Life that will not deny God, Titus 1:16 5

  6. 1 Timothy 6:3 The Power of Godliness Upon Doctrine 6

  7. Godliness in Doctrine • Truth accords with godliness, Titus 1:1 • Truth harmonizes with and produces godliness • We must know truth in order to live godly, 2 Pet 1:3 (Jno 8:31-32) 7

  8. Godliness in Doctrine • What we teach must agree with godliness, 1 Tim 6:3 • Sound teaching is consistent with godliness, 2 Tim 2:15-18 • Doctrines that are against godliness include those that sanction adulterous remarriages, social drinking, immodesty, dancing, easy divorce, etc. 8

  9. 1 Timothy 5:4 2 Timothy 3:1-5 The Power of Godliness Upon the Home 9

  10. Godliness in the Home • Obedience to parents shows godliness, 2 Tim 3:2; Rom 1:30 • Right before God, honor and blessing, Eph 6:1-3 • Hear and obey – blessed, Prov 1:8; 23:22 10

  11. Godliness in the Home • Thankfulness is a mark of godliness, 2 Tim 3:2 • Shows respect for parents and God • Shows natural affection, 2 Tim 3:3 • Godliness is not “hard hearted” toward kindred, Rom 1:31 (1 Tim 5:4) 11

  12. 1 Timothy 2:1-2 The Power of Godliness Upon nations 12

  13. Godliness in a Nation • Nations fail and fall when godliness is extinguished, Prov 14:34; Psa 144:15 • God removes wicked rulers and their kingdoms, Daniel 2:21 • Preserve by godliness, cf. Matthew 5:13 13

  14. The Power of Godliness • We must be driven by the power of godliness • Individual…local church…home… nations…in all we teach and do • A life devoted to pleasing God can make a difference! • Let the power of godliness work in your life 14

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