24/7 DOXA Content, 22nd July-THINGS PERTAINING TO GODLINESS
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FOCAL TEXT: 2 Peter 1 vs 3►► “According to as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue:”~|KJV|_____________________________________
GLORIOUS greetings Cherished one. *Godliness is the force or ability of God infused in you to act like God in your personality, character, and attitude. It is what makes one show reverence to God.* It is walking in the fear of the Lord. To be godly is to live reverently, loyally, and obediently toward God. Simply, godliness is acting “God-likenesses”. Apostle Peter in our opening text reveals that the power of Christ HAS GIVEN US (not will give us) everything necessary for godliness.
This implies true Christians do not lack the resources or ability to become and live a godly life; because he already has every spiritual resource to manifest, sustain, and perfect godly living. In other words, you don’t have to live as if God hasn’t given you what it takes to live a godly life. So it is not right to pray that God should make you a godly person; rather pray for God to empower you to manifest the “godliness-content” resident in your recreated human spirit. Having it means possession; manifesting it will take a gracious effort on your side by faith to live accordingly.
To live a godly life will not come naturally to you even though you have it; many forces will contend to influence your lifestyle. Henceforth, it will require gracious persistence, diligence and effort to continue to walk in the knowledge of Him (2 Peter 1:3). This will enable you to stand for godliness in your deeds, words and thoughts. As you yield yourself to His power you will be strengthened for godliness. Beloved, no one can blame God for any ungodly lifestyle, because He has given us everything necessary for godliness. The rich grace of our Lord Jesus Christ abounds towards you always.
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I DECLARE
I thank my heavenly Father for given me everything that pertains to life and godliness. I am awakened to my full identity and responsibility in Christ. I am empowered by His divine power to live and manifest godliness in the midst of a crooked generation. Yes, I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Hallelujah!
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PRAYER ALERT
Pray that God’s Spirit would continually empower you to live in absolute godliness without any compromise.
SALVATION ALERTYou are not safe until you are saved. Believe in Jesus Christ Now, if you haven’t.
FURTHER STUDY: 1 Timothy 4:7,8
Enjoy A Glorious Thursday
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