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godliness

  1. Christsfreeservant

    A Good Servant of Christ Jesus

    The Apostle Paul wrote this as a letter to Timothy, but that doesn’t mean that some or all of it can’t be applied to our lives in some way. For, “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be...
  2. Christsfreeservant

    Say "No!" to Ungodliness

    Titus 2:11-14 NIV “For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. It teaches us to say ‘No’ to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, while we wait for the blessed hope—the appearing of the glory of our...
  3. Christsfreeservant

    Models to All the Believers

    1 Thessalonians 1:4-5 NIV “For we know, brothers and sisters loved by God, that he has chosen you, because our gospel came to you not simply with words but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and deep conviction.” Many people today who call themselves Christians, and who collectively refer...
  4. Christsfreeservant

    Don't Let Them Persuade You

    2 Peter 3:13-14 ESV “But according to his promise we are waiting for new heavens and a new earth in which righteousness dwells. “Therefore, beloved, since you are waiting for these, be diligent to be found by him without spot or blemish, and at peace.” There is a day coming when the Lord will...
  5. Christsfreeservant

    Hated for Telling the Truth

    John 15:18-19 ESV “If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That is why the world hates you.” Followers of Jesus This is Jesus...
  6. Christsfreeservant

    His Desires now Our Desires

    1 Timothy 2:1-4 ESV “First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. This is good, and it is pleasing in...
  7. Christsfreeservant

    We Have Obtained a Faith

    By the Righteousness of God 2 Peter 1:1-2 ESV “To those who have obtained a faith of equal standing with ours by the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ: “May grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord." What is this faith? The word means...
  8. Christsfreeservant

    The Attitude of Our Minds

    Ephesians 4:17-19 ESV “Now this I say and testify in the Lord, that you must no longer walk as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their minds. They are darkened in their understanding, alienated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them, due to their hardness of heart. They...
  9. Christsfreeservant

    Door A or B?

    1 Timothy 6:6-10 ESV “But godliness with contentment is great gain, for we brought nothing into the world, and we cannot take anything out of the world. But if we have food and clothing, with these we will be content. But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation, into a snare, into many...
  10. Christsfreeservant

    No More Fakery!

    Psalm 24:1-2 ESV “The earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof, the world and those who dwell therein, for he has founded it upon the seas and established it upon the rivers.” Amen! God – Father, Son and Holy Spirit – not only created the earth and all who dwell therein, but it...
  11. Christsfreeservant

    In Holiness and Honor

    1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 ESV “Finally, then, brothers, we ask and urge you in the Lord Jesus, that as you received from us how you ought to walk and to please God, just as you are doing, that you do so more and more. For you know what instructions we gave you through the Lord Jesus. For this is...
  12. Christsfreeservant

    Don't Be Carried Away

    2 Peter 3:8-10 ESV “But do not overlook this one fact, beloved, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all...
  13. Christsfreeservant

    Spies and Influencers

    I think that there is a lot of confusion about the subjects of law and grace, that those of us who were never under the Old Covenant may have difficulty comprehending, and which many have misconstrued to their advantage. And, I believe that, if we truly want to understand this, and how it...
  14. Christsfreeservant

    Suffering Has a Purpose

    We are all going to go through trials, difficulties, and sufferings in this life, whether we are a Christian or a non-Christian. It is just part of living in these flesh bodies and in this imperfect and sinful world. Some of us will go through these to a much greater degree than others, but we...
  15. Christsfreeservant

    Minds Set on Christ

    “If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ who is your life...
  16. Reborn1977

    Thoughts About A Godly Grateful Heart

    A special Thanksgiving Posting – an outtake from a book discussion I am doing – Find out what a godly grateful heart actually is and reflects. GodsTruthInLove.org
  17. Christsfreeservant

    Free From Distractions

    Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; but his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night. Psalm 1:1-2 ESV So, the last devotion the Lord gave me to write...
  18. Christsfreeservant

    Holiness Is

    Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the Lord! Blessed are those who keep his testimonies, who seek him with their whole heart, who also do no wrong, but walk in his ways! Psalm 119:1-3 ESV To be blameless in God’s sight is to walk in the law of the Lord...
  19. Christsfreeservant

    Agree in The Lord

    Philippians 4:1-3 ESV Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm thus in the Lord, my beloved. I entreat Euodia and I entreat Syntyche to agree in the Lord. Yes, I ask you also, true companion, help these women, who have labored side by side with me in the...
  20. Christsfreeservant

    ONLY GOD AND LORD

    Isaiah 46:1-2 ESV Bel bows down; Nebo stoops; Their idols are on beasts and livestock; These things you carry are borne As burdens on weary beasts. They stoop; they bow down together; They cannot save the burden, But themselves go into captivity. God – Father, Son and Holy Spirit – is the...