1. The Power of Godliness

2. The Power of Godliness, 2 Tim. 3:5 Form (morphosis): “Outward semblance …outline (Vine) Matt. 23:27 Godliness (eusebeia): “denotes piety which, characterized by a Godward attitude, does that which is well-pleasing” to God (Vine) --- ATTITUDE + ACTION Power (dunamis): “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

3. THE POWER OF GODLINESS IN THE CHRISTIAN 2 Peter 3:11 3 3

4. 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, Matthew 6:33, 24 Power of endurance, 2 Tim. 3:11-12 – Foundation of endurance, 1 Peter 4:14-16 4 4

5. 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 1:16 5 5 Godliness in the Christian’s Life

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

7. Godliness in Doctrine Truth accords with godliness, Titus 1:1 – Truth harmonizes with and produces godliness – Must know truth in order to live godly, 2 Peter 1:2-3 (Jno. 8:31-32) 7 7

8. Godliness in Doctrine What we teach must agree with godliness, 1 Timothy 6:3-5 – Sound teaching is consistent with godliness, 2 Timothy 2:15-18 – Many doctrines are against godliness – Casual attitudes toward worshiping God (negligent attendance), Hebrews 10:24-25 – Elders over watch re. prospective members, Acts 9:26-28; 18:27 8 8

9. THE POWER OF GODLINESS IN THE HOME 1 Timothy 5:4 2 Timothy 3:1-5 9 9

10. Godliness in the Home Obedience to parents shows godliness, 2 Tim. 3:2; Rom. 1:30 – This is right before God, shows honor and brings blessings, Ephesians 6:1-3 – Hear and obey…blessed, Prov. 1:8-9; 23:22 10

11. Godliness in the Home Thankfulness is a mark of godliness, 2 Timothy 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

12. THE POWER OF GODLINESS ON NATIONS 1 Timothy 2:1-2 12

13. Godliness in a Nation Nations fail and fall when godliness is extinguished, Proverbs 14:34; Psalm 144:15 – God removes wicked rulers and their kingdoms, Daniel 2:21 – Preserved by godliness, Matthew 5:13 13

14. The Power of Godliness The power of godliness must drive us – Individual…local church…home… nations…in all we teach and do A life devoted to pleasing God makes a difference! Choose to be godly and let the power of godliness work in your life 14