Putting on Godliness

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Putting on and adding

Godliness

“A disciple is not greater than his teacher, but everyone when fully trained will be like his teacher”

Luke 6:40

Discipleship Series

Lesson Author K.Brady

Godliness

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Godliness..What is It? Why Add it to your Faith?Does it go Beyond Sunday? Submission is the only way!The Opposite of Godliness…Examples of BothDiscussion Questions Part 2

Topics below to be discussed (02/22/12)

3Central Union Church of Christ, 3202 Westcliff Rd #100 Killeen Texas 76543 www.cucockilleen.org

What is Godliness Two Greek words relate to godliness.

1 “eusebeia”(G2150), which means “piety”,

2 “theosebiah” (G2317), which means “devoutness”

Word Occurrence - Found 15 times in the Bible.

In a Nutshell Godliness “Devotion”, “Dutifulness” and “Reverence”

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What is Godliness Godliness refers to the act of being “pious” and living a good, reverent life toward

God and others because of what Christ has done in us.

It means living out our disposition, respect, and reverence to Christ in all aspects of our life. It is responding from our worship of Christ with the authentic desire to know Him in a greater way. When “Piety” exist in our lives we respond by rearranging our priorities, mindsets, and character to line up with God's character and to be able to see the importance of virtue, then be equipped to use it to value others.

(The God in You!....Discuss)

This is the essence of real piety, to be “souled out” as in our soul is bought by our Lord and we respond with our lives to say it is real and true to my Lord

(Your Devotion is Identifiable) ….”You are an a “reflection of the Lord” Godly People do Godly things?

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Why Add it to my faith Staying in devotion to the Lord daily keeps our minds spiritual

Godliness comes from our focus, veneration, and affection of Christ that moves us from a religion to a relationship.

It is an “outgrowth” of our growth in Him and not just something we do. This is basically sanctification, where the character and holiness of Jesus are being imparted to us. It is offered to us because He has justified us (Rom. 3:24-28; 5:9, 18; Heb. 9:22), forgiven and declared us clean to save us.

Then comes the opportunity to grow further. As we get to know Him we grow more in Him and we become more set apart for His use and glory (Rom. 12:1-3; Eph. 2:10; 1 Thess. 4:7; 1 Tim. 4:4, 1 Pet. 3:15).

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Is it only on Sunday?

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No…..

Our Godliness should not only be on Sundaymornings but extend into our daily life.

Examples of Godliness

James 1:27, Acts 11:19-24, Eph 5:1, Matt 5:16, Gen 13:3-42 Kings 18:1-8, Ezekiel 47:7-12


Submission only

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Godliness only comes from our submission to God, which produces love, kindness, gentleness…

This happens when we are changed by what He has done.

You have to ask yourself, “Am I doing this? If not, why not?” When we profess Christ as Lord or make a public testimony, we are declaring that Jesus Christ has a hold on our lives, from now through eternity, that transcends human understanding. We are no longer of this world, but belong to Him as His child, saved and redeemed.


The opposite of Godly

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We either have Godliness or Ungodliness in Us..

Ungodliness, Irreverence, Impiety, seeking sin, wicked, and outrageous behavior are the opposites.

These bad characters come from not reverencing God which lines us up with the desires of the world, preventing us from being a blessing to others and glorifying our Lord and Savior. Impiety can be ignoring the orphans and widows, letting our tongue do as it pleases, lying, or fornication. When we are not worshiping Him, we are engaging in pride and then we will engage in sin.

Examples of Ungodliness –James 1:26, 4:4, 1 Tim 5:15, 2 Tim 3:6-9, Luke 9:62, 1 Kings 15:1-8, Jeremiah 17:5-6, 29:20-28


Group Discussion Part 2

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Get into groups of 4 and discuss the followings questions.

How do I exhibit Godliness in my daily life?

What can I do to develop a better willingness to pursue Godliness?

What blocks Godliness from working and being exhibited in me?

How can I make Godliness function better, stronger, and faster even in times of uncertainly and stress?


Group Discussion answers

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How do I exhibit Godliness in my daily life? Impact and Shine..Matt 5:13-16, Remove Self..Matt 16:24, Daily Worship..Rom 12:1-3

What can I do to develop a better willingness to pursue Godliness? Setting Priorities..Matt 6:33, Col 3:1-3, Daily Worship..Rom 12:1-3, Humble Mindset 1 Pet 5:6, Jas 4:6, The Mind that is out to attain always Phil 3:11-14

What blocks Godliness from working and being exhibited in me?Works of the Flesh, Gal 5:19-21, Carnal Mind Rom 8:7, Pride 1 John 2:16, Wages of Sin Rom 6:23

How can I make Godliness function better, stronger, and faster even in times of uncertainly and stress? Whole Armour..Eph 6:10-16, Mustard Seed Faith Matt 17:20, Proper Reaction to Trials..James 1:1-3, Positve Thinking Phil 4:8Growing 2 Pet 3:18, Eph 4:15, Stay Prayed Up 1 Thes 5:17,

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