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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 consecrated and faithful brothers at Colossae who are in union with Christ: spiritual blessing and peace to you from God our Father.
Undoubtedly the mystery of our religion is a great wonder: "He was made visible in human form; He was vindicated by the Spirit; He was seen by angels; He was proclaimed among the heathen; He was trusted in throughout the world; He was taken up to glory."
Physical training, indeed, is of some service, but religion is of service for everything, for it contains a promise for the present life as well as the future.
training us to give up godless ways and worldly cravings and live serious, upright, and godly lives in this world,