Do You Agree with Godliness?

If anyone advocates a different doctrine and does not agree with sound words, those of our Lord Jesus Christ, and with the doctrine conforming to godliness, he is conceited and understands nothing; but he has a morbid interest in controversial questions and disputes about words, out of which arise envy, strife, abusive language, evil suspicions, and constant friction between men of depraved mind and deprived of the truth, who suppose that godliness is a means of gain. But godliness actually is a means of great gain when accompanied by contentment. 1 Timothy 6:3-6  

Paul was pretty blunt when writing to Timothy about Christian doctrine. He tells it like he sees it—anyone professing and conforming to an ungodly doctrine is pretty much self centered and ignorant. Is conforming to godliness so bad? May it never be. We should strive to be like God. God is love, as we are told in a couple of verses in 1 John. The one who does not love does not know God, for God is love. ... We have come to know and have believed the love which God has for us. God is love, and the one who abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him. 1 John 4:8, 16. We choose every day, moment by moment, what we think, say and do. Make it a positive choice to agree with the teachings of Jesus. How do you do that? Well—first you have to know what Jesus taught. 

Training Tip – With your family make a list of Jesus teachings—beginning with the Ten Commandments. Don’t get legalistic about making a list and keeping it—that is just what the Pharisees did… and it didn’t help them build a relationship to the Lord. The most important thing about knowing Jesus’ teaching is KNOWING HIM. Knowing Him in your heart—not just your head. There is a difference in knowing someone—even Jesus—and conforming to His teachings, abiding in His love. Whether it is your spouse, your children, or Jesus—there is a decision and commitment to love. By showing that you love others, you show that you love God. Care enough about your children to teach them about Jesus—about His love for His followers.  

Lord Jesus, we love You. We Love You. WE LOVE YOU. Help us to always remember the commitment that You made to live a life of holiness and may our lives reflect Your holiness. Blessings on my family as each one seeks Jesus.

All scripture quoted from the New American Standard Bible (NASB) unless otherwise noted.

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