UNVEILING THE MYSTERY OF GODLINESS(2).

The mystery of godliness implies conformity with God in holiness and in righteousness. Simply put, it is maintaining a daily walk with God in reverential fear. Like the Lord Jesus who followed the Father`s pattern at all times conforming to God`s pattern for our lives is what guarantees our triumph over all evil, It is what guarantees our triumph over all evil. It is what secures our all-round breakthrough. God commands us to live godly lives and if He has so commanded us, then godliness is a state we can attain in our walk with God. It comes via... !. A passionate craving for righteousness...Everyone who craves for righteousness will always be satisfied. 2. A conscious guard against spiritual emptiness...Any believer who is spiritually empty is easily vulnerable to Satan`s craftiness. So it is important to fill your spirit-man with the Word of God through consistent study and meditation. The mystery of iniquity is the devil`s antics to rob man of his divine destiny. These antics are the strongholds that withstand our precious and glorious destinies. One of such is the lying spirit. The Lying Spirit. This is a demonic influence on people that makes them utter falsehood with an intention to deceive others (tell lies). A lying spirit robs its subject of God`s presence bringing him perpetually under the wrath of God. To conquer the spirit... 1. Live in the consciousness that you carry the Seed of God...The Seed of God that we carry is our defence against sin. It is what enables us to produce godliness. Our empowerment for dominion comes as we consistently follow after righteousness. 2. Engage the power of vow...Making a vow against sin is a violent step of faith that guarantees a consistent walk in holiness. 3. Appropriate the Blood of Jesus...The Blood of Jesus brings us ultimately into God`s will through the cleansing of our sins. You become a threat to the devil every time you engage the Blood of Jesus. This prevents sin from exercising dominion over you. Benefits of Godliness. Godliness guarantees access to the promises of God. These include... 1. Divine honour...Godliness makes you shine as a star. It gives birth to rulers who naturally command dignity and honour. The Spirit of God in the righteous distinguishes and makes for enthronement. Joseph`s ascent to the throne, though in a foreign land is a testimony of the reward of living a righteous life. 2. Divine health...Some infirmities are rooted in iniquity. A lifestyle of holiness will therefore keep you healthy and strong. 3. Eternity with Christ...It is only those that overcome iniquity that will inherit the Kingdom of God. The promises of God can only be accessed through godliness. Godliness begins with accepting Jesus Christ into your heart. Therefore accept Him today as your Lord and personal Saviour and be empowered for all-round triumph.