It is good for a
person to live a godly life. Godliness
gives a person a whole different perspective on living. The godly understand life to be more than
what is experienced at the moment. They
understand that life has a purpose far beyond life lived on earth. They know that there is much more to enjoy
about life than the temporary pleasures found on earth. They know what it is like to not be at odds
with God. They are at peace with
themselves. The godly know that God is
not some vague reality unattached from human life. They experience life as God intended for man
to experience it. They have a sure
foundation upon which to stand. They are
guided by the hand of God and live by God’s holy standards.
On the other hand, an
evil person lives in self-destruction.
They are victims of their sinful choices. They are never at peace with either God or
man. Mistrust plagues their living. They are driven by momentary pleasures. Their hope is built on whatever they are able
to accomplish in this world. They are
never satisfied, always needing a new fix to satisfy their needs. They have little real compassion for others,
looking out for themselves at the expense of others. They are easily led away from the truth and
often believe and live a lie. Evil
people wreak havoc in the world and cause trouble wherever they go.
Godly people are
humble and trainable. Evil people are
stubborn and demand their own way. Godly
people live by the Word of God while evil people live by the ways of the earth. God honors the life of the godly and rejects
the ungodly. Yes, there are different
degrees of wickedness, but in God’s eyes all who reject Him are among the
wicked.
Everybody has a
choice to make in life. They will either
accept God’s offer of salvation and strive to live a godly life, or they will
reject Christ and live a wicked life. No
one can escape from having to choose.
Godly living is all about daily choices.
We must choose to live by God’s rules or to disobey Him and open the
door for wickedness to enter in.
Godliness takes constant vigilance over one’s soul. Wise is he who daily chooses to live life
God’s way.
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