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That which proceeds from God, and is pleasing to him. It also signifies conformity to his will, and an assimilation to his character, Ps 12:1; Mal 2:15; 2Co 1:2; Tit 2:12. Godliness is the substance of revealed religion, 1Ti 3:16; 4:8; 2Pe 1:6.
to the devoted and steadfast Christian brothers in Colossae; God our Father bless you and give you peace.
No one can deny the profundity of the divine truth of our religion! "He was revealed in flesh, He was vindicated by the Spirit, He was seen by the angels, He was proclaimed among the heathen, He was believed in throughout the world, He was taken up into glory."
Physical training is of some service, but religion is of service in every way, for it carries with it the promise of life here and hereafter.
training us to renounce godless ways and worldly passions, and live serious, upright, and godly lives in this world,