Ep.1425: How Do I Grow in Godliness as a Christian? (Christian Character Series Part VII)
Recognizing the deep impact of true godliness on our discipleship walk
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Theme Scripture: 2 Peter 1:6-7
The blueprint for Christian character development the Apostle Peter gives us in 2 Peter 1 focuses us on a profound series of steps we need to take in order to be more Christlike. With this blueprint, Peter lays out for us a ladder of Christian character development. As we examine it, we find that each rung of this ladder is vital to our success in climbing up onto the next rung. In the last five parts of this series, we have focused on one rung of this ladder at a time and worked on making the connections between what our foundation is and how each step makes us more like Jesus. Now comes the sixth step, and this one really begins to shape what our outward Christian character should look like!
In this episode, we continue our Christian Character Series by examining the sixth rung of Peter’s “virtue ladder” in 2 Peter 1:5‑7: godliness. Godliness is not "looking religious," but a whole‑life orientation toward God, expressed through reverence, devotion, humility and a character that consistently seeks God’s will. It is the “allegiance of our character,” the natural outgrowth of perseverance and self‑control working together.
Fake godliness
Misplaced priorities
Key Takeaways
- Godliness is the allegiance of our character, formed by the previous five virtues.
- True godliness is internal, genuine and rooted in Scripture, not outward performance.
- It can't be used for earthly gain; its true gain is contentment.
- Godliness requires discipline, perseverance and continual renewal of the mind.
- It must be visible, shining in a way that glorifies God, not us.
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