“The Christian Grace of GODLINESS!” 2 Peter 1:7

Christian Louboutin and two close friends are known for their standout footwear and statement-making bags…

To this day when it comes to shoes, Louboutin started the red sole stiletto silhouette…

And yes men, there are Louboutin’s for “men” as well!

Too much hand holding with the world has put Christianity in a cloud of suspicion in the eyes of most.

to see what the Christian grace of godliness involves Purpose: to see what the Christian grace of godliness involves

I Accepts God as Sole Object of WORSHIP PRAISE A. Forsaking All False Gods

Anton LaVey (founder of Ch. of Satan) Wrote the Satanic Bible where he pictures Satan as saying, “I am the Lord your God!” Anton LaVey (founder of Ch. of Satan)

Matthew 6:24 “No man can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to one and despise the other.”

I Accepts God as Sole Object of WORSHIP PRAISE A. Forsaking All False Gods B. Accepting the One True God

II Accepts God as Sole Recipient of TRUST A. God is All Powerful B. God is All Knowing

“But the very hairs of your head are numbered.” Matthew 10:30 “But the very hairs of your head are numbered.”

“…wisdom of the world is foolishness…” 1 Corinthians 3:19ff “…wisdom of the world is foolishness…”

II Accepts God as Sole Recipient of TRUST A. God is All Powerful B. God is All Knowing C. God is All Loving

Romans 8:32 “He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how will He not also with Him freely give us all things?”

III Accepts God as Sole Recipient of TRUTH A. God Alone is Truth B. The Bible is from God

Inerrancy does matter!

III Accepts God as Sole Recipient of TRUTH A. God Alone is Truth B. The Bible is from God C. The Bible is Truth

John 17:17 “Your Word is truth!”

“Scripture cannot be broken…” John 10:35 “Scripture cannot be broken…”

105,000 people don’t pay money for a ticket to watch their team huddle!

“There is a price to pay to be a godly man “There is a price to pay to be a godly man. You have to buck the current because the tide’s running the other way.”

Conclusion and Summary Our Lord is the perfect example concerning this Christian grace. Reverence and godliness for the Father was the main thrust of Jesus’ earthly life. Never once do we read of Jesus walking hand-in-hand with the world. Everything He did was God related – every though, act, motive was directed toward His Father…