October | Godliness
Conforming to the character of God in your thoughts, feelings, desires, and actions.
The reverent awareness that God is in control (sovereign) over every aspect of life.
Having a devotion to God which results in a life that is pleasing to Him.
Living a fruitful, obedient Christian life.
Valuable Verses
“His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness.” 2 Peter 1:3
“But godliness with contentment is great gain.” 1 Timothy 6:6
“But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness.” 1 Timothy 6:11
“For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men, instructing us to deny ungodliness and worldly desires and to live sensibly, righteously and godly in the present age.” Titus 2:11-12
“Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives' tales; rather, train yourself to be godly.” 1 Timothy 4:7 (25 in 25 Verse)
A Word of Encouragement
Every day, we make choices that shape our lives, and those choices impact not only us, but the lives of those around us. God has given us everything we need for life and godliness (2 Peter 1:3).
However, it’s impossible to try to please God without taking the time to develop a relationship with Him. As we grow to know God more, and as we look at Jesus Christ as our perfect example, our focus and desires become less on what we want, and more on what God wants and doing things for His glory. Choosing to pursue godliness requires discipline, self-control, and sacrifice. Paul tells us in 1 Timothy 4:7b-8 to “train yourself to be godly. For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.” So although physical fitness is a good thing, because we’re taking care of the body God gave us, godliness is even more important because our spiritual growth impacts eternity. Micah 6:8 gives a simple explanation of how to live a godly life: Act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with our God. Ask God to give you the desire to pursue godliness.
Get the Conversation Going
Take a moment to discuss these questions as a family:
• How do I display godliness in my daily life?
• What things do I need to “stop” or “put off” in my pursuit of godliness?
• What things do I need to “start” or “put on” in my pursuit of godliness?
• How do the choices I make each day affect those in my family and others around me?
Gospel Connection
Jesus is our perfect example of godliness. On earth, He was completely obedient to His Father, ultimately laying down His life for us when we didn’t deserve it. Because of what Jesus has done for us, our goal should be to live a godly life, becoming more like Him.
Be sure to check the monthly activity page for age-appropriate ideas and ways to practice godliness.
