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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 Christ's People at Colossae--the Brothers who are faithful to him: May God, our Father, bless you and give you peace.
Yes, and confessedly wonderful are the deep truths of our religion; for-- 'He was revealed in our nature, pronounced righteous in spirit, seen by angels, proclaimed among the Gentiles, believed on in the world, taken up into glory.'
for while the training of the body is of service in some respects, religion is of service in all, carrying with it, as it does, a promise of Life both here and hereafter.
leading us to renounce irreligious ways and worldly ambitions, and to live discreet, upright, and religious lives here in this present world,