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Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; but his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night.
(Psalm 1:1-2 ESV)

Godliness is defined by our delight. What we delight in determines both our obedience and the authenticity with which we serve God. Jesus said, “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also” (Matthew 6:21). This statement came in the midst of a discourse on the importance of serving God with all of our heart, soul, mind and strength. Ideas have significant consequences. How life and eternity is viewed has extreme consequential ramifications. It is important to know that we are not merely living for today, but seeking a Kingdom that is both invisible and unshakable. David said, “I delight to do your will, O my God; your law is within my heart” (Psalm 40:8 ESV). This is the heart of true obedience – to seek righteousness and to find what pleases the Lord and then to do it. It is no longer about me and my earthly wants and wishes, but it becomes the will and pleasure of the One who gave it all.

The Apostle Paul speaking to Timothy had these words of advice:

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If you put these things before the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, being trained in the words of the faith and of the good doctrine that you have followed. Have nothing to do with irreverent, silly myths. Rather train yourself for godliness; for while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come. The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance. For to this end we toil and strive, because we have our hope set on the living God, who is the Savior of all people, especially of those who believe. (1 Timothy 4:6-10 ESV)


We have a greater goal, a greater challenge that lies ahead. The goal of Paul’s labors is that people attain godliness (v. 8) and its eternal value. Paul later says, “But godliness with contentment is great gain, for we brought nothing into the world, and we cannot take anything out of the world” (1 Timothy 6:6-7). An eternal perspective helps believers to avoid the allure of world, with the result that they are content with what God has given them, even if it consists of only food and clothing. We can be content because our needs are met in Christ. Every need is supplied by our Savior. As we walk this life, as we learn to walk in the Spirit and not to gratify the lusts of the flesh, we can be sure that the sanctifying Spirit of God will be walking with us. He has been given to us as a down payment or guarantee of the final installment to come.

One of the most beautiful benedictions written by Paul may be found at the end of his epistle to the Thessalonians: “Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. He who calls you is faithful; he will surely do it” (1 Thessalonians 5:23-24). God Himself will perform the work as we cooperate with Him to grow in grace and knowledge.
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