Why Godliness Matters More Than You Think | Day 14 Devotional

Day 14: Train to Be Godly

“Physical training is good, but training for godliness is much better, promising benefits in this life and in the life to come. Don’t let anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity.”
— 1 Timothy 4:8, 12 (NLT)

As Christians, we are commanded to train ourselves to be godly. Why? The simple answer is this: we are children of God. And if we claim to be His children but do not live a godly lifestyle, then we are not truly reflecting who He is.

That may sting a little, but it’s the truth. God calls us to godliness. Living a godly lifestyle requires spiritual discipline—reading and obeying His Word, prayer and fasting, and seeking God above all else. A godly life means conforming to the image of Jesus, not to the patterns of this world. It trains our spiritual life to become healthy, strong, and disciplined so we can do the work God has entrusted to us.

Because faith without works is dead. If we don’t exercise our faith, we won’t be able to finish the assignment God has given us.

But don’t be discouraged. On our own, we cannot finish it. But the Lord promised us the Holy Spirit. It is not by our own might or power, but by the Spirit of God (Zechariah 4:6) that we are enabled, strengthened, and fully equipped to do His will.

So let us continue to train ourselves to be godly—for the benefits are not only for this life, but also for the life to come… and that is in Heaven.

God bless us all! 🙏🏼💕