Category: Godliness
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Godliness: Fear of the Lord!
Summary: The blog series concludes by reflecting on the Proverbs 31 woman as a model of godliness. She is described as valuable to her husband and household, compassionate to the needy, virtuous in her character, and visionary for the future. The woman’s fear of the Lord and obedience to His…
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Godliness: draw lines where Scripture draws them.
The blog series “Pursue Godliness” challenges Christ followers to embrace godly integrity in a world that promotes compromise. Through the story of Daniel’s unwavering integrity, the post emphasizes the importance of aligning with God’s Word rather than worldly wisdom. Daniel’s boldness, trust in God, and persistence in doing what is…
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Fruit of Corrupted wisdom: Corrupted actions.
The blog series “Pursue Godliness” explores the contrast between Heavenly wisdom leading to godliness and earthly wisdom leading to corruption. Paul urges believers not to misuse their freedom in Christ for sinful desires and lists various sinful behaviors to avoid. He emphasizes the importance of following the Holy Spirit and…
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Fruit of Corrupted Wisdom: slaves to corruption.
God’s Word provides detailed explanation of Heavenly wisdom, which leads to godliness, or earthy demonic wisdom which leads to corruption. In our journey through God’s Word to understand godliness, we have spent several days looking at the attributes of ungodliness. Our scripture today is a small slice for the entire…
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Fruit of Corrupted Wisdom: Deceivers who are deceived.
God’s Word provides detailed explanation of Heavenly wisdom, which leads to godliness, or earthy demonic wisdom which leads to corruption. Paul tells us, those who pursue godliness will be persecuted. 2 In fact, all who want to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted. 2 Timothy 3:13 In…
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Fruit of Corrupted Wisdom: false claim to knowing God for selfish gain.
God’s Word provides detailed explanation of Heavenly wisdom, which leads to godliness, or earthy demonic wisdom which leads to corruption. Yesterday, Paul gave us 19 attributes to wicked evil people. Today we look at additional evil acts these type of people do. 6 For among them are those who worm their…
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Fruit of Corrupted Wisdom: Evil Wickedness
The blog series “Pursue Godliness” discusses Heavenly wisdom and the characteristics of evil people, as outlined by Paul in 2 Timothy 3:2-5. The identified traits include selfishness, obsession with material wealth, pride, abuse, ingratitude, lack of self-control, and rejection of godly things. Paul advises avoiding these individuals and emphasizes the…
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Fruit of Corrupted Wisdom: The expression of Rebellion and Rejection of God
God’s Word provides detailed explanation of Heavenly wisdom, which leads to godliness, or earthy demonic wisdom which leads to corruption. In this passage, Paul has points out how mankind has no excuses for rejecting God. God has made Himself plain enough, in creation itself, that we ought to seek Him.…
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Fruit of Corrupted Wisdom: Bitterness, envy, Selfish ambition.
God’s Word provides detailed explanation of Heavenly wisdom, which leads to godliness, or earthy demonic wisdom which leads to corruption. James speaks in the previous verse: Who among you is wise and understanding? By his good conduct he should show that his works are done in the gentleness that comes…
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Fruit of Corruption: Ungodly speech that acts like cancer.
The content discusses the contrast between heavenly wisdom and corrupted worldly wisdom. It warns against the damaging effects of corrupted wisdom on behavior and character, using the analogy of a cancerous spread. Specific false teachers, Hymenaeus and Philetus, are highlighted for promoting erroneous beliefs about the resurrection. The text advises…
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