'Godlessness' in the Bible

For God’s wrath is revealed from heaven against all godlessness and unrighteousness of people who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth,

And in this way all Israel will be saved, as it is written:The Liberator will come from Zion;He will turn away godlessness from Jacob.

But avoid irreverent, empty speech, for this will produce an even greater measure of godlessness.

instructing us to deny godlessness and worldly lusts and to live in a sensible, righteous, and godly way in the present age,