So lets begin by looking at what "godliness" means and then discuss how to get there by spiritual training. We are also trained to be godly through divine discipline. We are to be holy in every aspect of our conduct, not just to certain religious areas of our life. To the leader of the study: A teen embarking on studying the Bible must have the maturity to follow through with the life changing decisions that they will make throughout the study series. You train yourself for godliness not because you have to; you train yourself for godliness because there is no better way to live.
The Scriptures instruct us on how to live a godly life; they warn us when we stray from the path of righteousness; and they guide us back to a life of faith when we lose our way. First and foremost you must begin by having a strict and impartial look into your own heart and seek out what it is that is most likely to prevent you from advancing in godliness? Work hard to be truly religious. Rather, train yourself [1:4] for chasidus [in Moshiach]. In fact Romans 12:2 says "Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.
Discipline Yourself for Godliness by Relying on God's Grace. Godliness is quite simply genuine Christianity. Train yourself for godliness - lay them aside. Holman Christian Standard Bible. Make yourself strong in the things that please God. World English Bible. The great evangelist Dwight L. Moody once said, The Bible will keep you from sin, or sin will keep you from the Bible.
1 Corinthians 9:27 TLB) In order to fulfill our God-given purpose and potential, we must deny ourselves things that would hinder us or weigh us down. Think of your spiritual growth like a big river with a current. So it is valuable now in a way that physical training is not. We are here to fulfill Jesus' prayer: "On earth as it is in heaven" (Matt. This is what we must eat. Training for godliness is birthed from a belief that we have a purpose far beyond just what we do and live right now. What we do is important, but what we ARE internally is fundamental and fundamentally more important than what we do. It holds out promises to us in this life and in the life to come. NASB says, "Discipline yourself". Weymouth New Testament. Q: What example can you set for other teens? The reality is that just like everything else in life godliness doesn't come naturally or automatically; it requires intentional and difficult training. I work hard to lead my children to the knowledge of who He is, but their ultimate salvation is dependent on God, not me. It must be a daily practice and commitment to live a godly life.
Unless otherwise noted "Scripture quotations taken from the NASB. Make no mistake about it, God is still the one doing the word in our lives, but through the spiritual disciplines, we put ourselves in position to receive his grace or to be changed. You have to check your diet. This is why it is important that your kids participate with you in worship on Sunday. These new attitudes and behaviors into practice over. Treasures on earth fade away, as does the body, no matter how physically trained, along with all other earthly circumstances. Instead of these weary profitless efforts--the painful, useless asceticism on the one hand, and the endless and barren Rabbinic studies of the Law on the other--Timothy, as a good minister of Jesus Christ, was to bestow all his pains and labour to promote an active, healthy, practical piety among the congregation of believers, as we have seen in 1Timothy 4:6, in the words, "ever training thyself. " After all, Jesus is our example. Permissions: You are permitted and encouraged to reproduce this material in any format provided that you do not alter the content in any way and do not charge a fee beyond the cost of reproduction. • Go over the studies we are doing so that you can be sure to put the things you are learning into practice. The Word of God is the fuel for godliness, but personal discipline the framework. This world affords today. One way that their maturity can be discerned is by their efforts to train themselves in godliness through their personal Bible study and their conduct around other teens. As we have stressed before, we.
This is stunningly simple: without intentionally putting yourself into a position to receive transforming grace, you will not become godly. Exercise in such as way as to excel in godliness. Βεβήλους (bebēlous). It is only by His grace that I can work hard to accomplish His purpose in my life and also relax as to the outcome. Instead, exercise in the ways of godliness. Refuse old wives' tales. What a great promise and hope for the return of our Lord Jesus Christ.