What is Godliness?

Pastor Godwin Ako Addo defines it as ''walking in God and pleasing God faithfully''
A perfect example is 'Enoch'. Enoch was translated into heaven because he walk and pleased God faithfully.
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Marks of Godliness

• Fear of God

• Love of God (1 John 4:8)
  > 1John 4:8 (KJV)
  He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.

• Desires of God (Psalms 42:1&2)
  > Psa 42:1&2
  > 1. As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God.
  > 2. My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God: when shall I come and appear before God?

Hindrances of Godliness

• Fear of Persecution
• Wrong Association
• The mortal enemies: the world
  the flesh
  the devil

The blessings in Godliness

• Godliness brings great gain
• Godliness leads to good interpersonal relationship
• Godliness is the key to overcoming worldliness

Thanks for reading.

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