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A Godly Heritage Selected Scriptures Rev. John Foxe (1516-1587) Rev. John Knox (1505 - 1572)

Leaving a Godly Legacy Psalm 78:1–7 Deuteronomy 6:4-10 Exodus 34:6–7 You must battle your own propensity toward sin and that of your children

Leaving a Godly Legacy Godliness is not academic, it is a matter of knowing and humbly applying the truth in your own life It will be your example more than your words that will make a difference to the next generation

Overcoming an Ungodly Heritage Some will reject the teaching of godly parents resulting in their children suffering for it Many are those who did not receive a godly legacy from their parents, but did receive God’s mercy & grace The curse on the ungodly can continue for generations in a family - and in a society

Overcoming an Ungodly Heritage God is also compassionate, gracious, slow to anger, abounding in lovingkindness and truth, forgiving The manner in which you were raised will affect you, but it does not determine the way you will live

The Nature of True Godliness There is a big difference from being religious and being godly as demonstrated in the Sermon on the Mount Biblical ignorance results in cultural Christianity instead of Biblical Christianity and godliness

The Nature of True Godliness You must think deeply about what you do or do not do in relationship to God’s commands in the Scriptures How do you determine if it is right or wrong go to a theater and see a movie? Philippians 4:8-9 These principles apply to all forms of entertainment and result in godliness instead of moralism

The Nature of True Godliness Godly people desire to be like Jesus, honor and please God and thrive on Biblical principles & precepts Moralism & religious traditions are man centered and thrive on developing codes of conduct

Determining Truth from Error You must be able to discern truth from error, what is from God and what is from man, true righteousness Learn the Scriptures: 2 Tim. 3:16–17 Compare what is taught to the Scriptures: 1 Timothy 4:1–5 Determine what is being taught about Jesus: 1 John 4:1–3

Determining Truth from Error Examine the lives of the teachers for obedience to Christ : Matt. 7:15–23 Examine how the teacher treats his followers: 2 Peter 2:1–3

Conclusion To leave a godly legacy, walk in godliness determined by the Scriptures Knowing the Scriptures will help you in your pursuit of godliness and protect you from false teachers

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