And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and
to virtue knowledge; And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance
patience; and to patience godliness (2 Peter 1:5-6).
As a child of God, it's important that you always exude the excellence
and righteousness of God that's in your spirit. It should be easy for
anyone to look at your life and tell that you're a Christian. In the
context of our opening scripture, "godliness" doesn't refer to the
righteousness which is in your heart, but to what you do that can be
seen outwardly; it means piety.
There must be some piousness expressed in your behaviour, attitude,
language, way of thinking, and way of doing things. There must be some
discipline in your life, and in your communication. Never use vulgar
or unwholesome words; have a clean language. The Christian has what is
called "purity"; there's the purity of a Christian, which should
radiate through you. There's some spirituality about a real Christian.
It's something that distinguishes you, because you're not of this
world.
You're separated unto God, unto the life of righteousness. There
should be some "calmness" in your life; there should be a way you
carry yourself. There should be no roughness about you. There're
places you shouldn't be found in, and things you shouldn't do or say.
Use the Word to check yourself always, to get rid of any wrong stuff
in your life. Keep bringing forth fruits that are consistent with your
life and nature of righteousness: "Bring forth fruit that is
consistent with repentance [let your lives prove your change of
heart]" (Matthew 3:8 AMP).
Prayer
Dear Father, you've imparted your righteousness into my heart, and set
me apart to be an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in
purity, and sanctification, to my world. My life is the expression of
your righteousness, and purity of the Spirit, in Jesus' Name. Amen.
Further Study:romans 6:1-4; 1 timothy 4:12
: hebrews 13 Ezekiel 16
: John 12:30-41 1 Chronicles 17
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