Reasons for godliness - 18 May 2009 |
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A (non-exhaustive) list of reasons for godliness.
- Jesus says so (e.g. Mt 5:48)
- Witness to unbelievers (e.g. 1 Pet 2:12)
- Example to other believers (e.g. 2 Th 3:9; Phil 3:17)
- Live up to our heavenly status (e.g. Phil 3:16)
- To ‘gain a better resurrection’ (Heb 11:35)
- Because one day everyone will see (1 Cor 3:13)
- To strengthen, preserve and enrich our relationships with others (e.g. Phil 4:2ff.)
- To fulfil our creation mandate (Gen 1:26; 2:16-17)
- To glorify the One who prepared good works for us to do, and who empowers us to do them (e.g. Eph 2:10)
Thx JP
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Posted by Steve Jeffery · Topics: Godliness, Minister's Blog