UNVEILING THE MYSTERY OF GODLINESS(1).

The will of God concerning you is that you walk in holiness. That means your calling is to a lifestyle of righteousness. It is holiness that identifies you with God for He is the Most Holy God. Doing the will of God is what enables you access His promises. Thus, in your walk with God, perfection should be your ultimate target. However, until there is a departure from iniquity, there can be no arrival at holiness. According to the scriptures, there is a mystery of iniquity that works unrighteousness in us but thank God, there is the greater mystery of godliness that makes a lifestyle of holiness a possible feat for us. What is a Mystery? A mystery implies hidden truth...that which is concealed from man but open to God. It only comes to us via revelation and transcends sensual knowledge. The Mystery of Iniquity. This is the working of satan with all his craftiness and deception, through his agents to make us fall into sin thus corrupting their destinies and robbing them of their glory and dignity. The Mystery of Godliness. This is God`s likeness. It implies thinking, talking and behaving like God. It is the summation of righteousness, holiness, purification, sanctification and perfection. It is God working in man to bring him out of corruption into holiness. The spirit of iniquity is always at war with the spirit of holiness because the devil wants to deprive you of glory and honour. However, temptation is not sin. It is the decision point between the mystery of iniquity and the mystery of godliness. Agents of Iniquity. 1. Unclean spirits. These are demons responsible for sinful lifestyles. They are behind the battles against every glorious destiny. Unclean spirits make people do dirty/sinful things. The counter force against these spirits is the Holy Spirit (the Spirit of Holiness). The Holy Spirit is the permanent resident Helper. He is the Spirit of power and might that can deliver you from all forms of satanic forces. The Holy Spirit also purifies you of all uncleanliness by fire. . 2. Spirit of this world...It takes away from you every consciousness of heaven and makes you earthly-minded with no connectivity to Heaven. It operates through the five human senses to keep you carnal. However, there is heaven`s grace and strength for the righteous. This can be accessed via the provision that Christ has made available through God`s word. a. Spirit of love... Passionate love for God and His Word will keep your heart captivated by God and enable you escape undue consciousness of the things of the world. b. Right company...Keeping the wrong company influences you and makes you go against God`s perfect will. To live a godly life therefore, you must keep the right company. c. Guard what you see...Your eyes are one of the gateways to your soul. Therefore, be careful about what you watch. d. Guard what you hear...As faith comes by hearing, so does iniquity and worldliness. Therefore, be mindful of what you listen to. Benefits of Godliness. (1). Divine Favour. (2). Fresh unction/empowerment. Your connectivity to the mystery of godliness begins with accepting Jesus Christ as your Lord and personal Saviour. Become born again today and receive power to exercise dominion over the mystery of iniquity.