Training In Godliness

I Timothy 4:6-10

1 Timothy 4:6-101 Timothy 4:6-10

 6 If you point these things out to the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, nourished by the words of the faith and of the good teaching that you have followed. 7 But have nothing to do with irreverent and silly myths. Rather, train yourself in godliness,

1 Timothy 4:6-101 Timothy 4:6-10

8 for, the training of the body has a limited benefit, but godliness is beneficial in every way, since it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.

9 This saying is trustworthy and deserves full acceptance.

1 Timothy 4:6-101 Timothy 4:6-10

10 In fact, we labor and strive for this, because we have put our hope in the living God, who is the Savior of everyone, especially of those who believe.

Training In GodlinessTraining In Godliness

1. Misconceptions about Godliness

a) Passive

b) Tolerant

c) Accepting

Training In GodlinessTraining In Godliness

1. Misconceptions about Godliness

2. Marks of Godliness

a) Confrontation

b) Compassion

Matthew 9:36Matthew 9:36

36 When He (Jesus) saw the crowds, He felt compassion for them, because they were weary and worn out, like sheep without a shepherd.

Matthew 20:34Matthew 20:34

34 Moved with compassion, Jesus touched their eyes. Immediately they could see, and they followed Him.

Luke 7:13Luke 7:13

13 When the Lord saw her, He had compassion on her and said, "Don't cry."

I John 3:17I John 3:17

17 If anyone has this world's goods and sees his brother in need but shuts off his compassion from him—how can God's love reside in him?

Training In GodlinessTraining In Godliness

1. Misconceptions about Godliness

2. Marks of Godliness

a) Confrontation

b) Compassion

c) Conversion