1. Grace Bible Church Glorifying God by Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

2. A Godly Heritage Selected Scriptures
Rev. John Foxe ( )
Rev. John Knox ( )

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. Grace Bible Church Glorifying God by Making Disciples of Jesus Christ