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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 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 2

THE POWER OF GODLINESS UPON THE CHRISTIAN 2 Peter 3:11 3 3

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:

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: Godliness in the Christian’s Life

THE POWER OF GODLINESS UPON DOCTRINE 1 Timothy 6:3 6 6

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 7

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 8

THE POWER OF GODLINESS UPON THE HOME 1 Timothy 5:4 2 Timothy 3:

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

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

THE POWER OF GODLINESS UPON NATIONS 1 Timothy 2:1-2 12

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

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