THE GODLY PERSON.

1 Peter 3:10-12. (Passion Bible) PB.

¹⁰ For the Scriptures tell us:

Whoever wants to embrace true life
    and find beauty in each day
¹¹ must stop speaking evil, hurtful words
    and never deceive in what they say.
    Always turn from what is wrong
    and cultivate what is good;
    eagerly pursue peace in every relationship,
    making it your prize.
^{12 For the eyes of the Lord Yahweh rest upon the godly,}
    and his heart responds to their prayers.
    ^{But he turns his back on those who practice evil.}

For he who would love life and see good days , let him refrain his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking evil, seek peace and pursue it says the bible.

A godly person is that man/woman whose integrity is at stake, who lives a life of godliness no matter the flow of tides. He strives to develop an honest foundation and will be straight forward at all times, No deceit and will always be truthful at all levels.

Collins English Dictionary meaning of A godly person is someone who is deeply religious and shows obedience to the rules of their religion.

I remembered as a child my father will always emphasised to all his children to be honest and be bold to speak the truth for is only the truth that place you right before reasonable people. Since then I learnt to speak the truth no matter what is at stake.

During my secondary school days, one of the clean up Saturdays I remember slapping a class 4 student while I was in class 3 out of provocation. I was an assistant House prefect then (Red House) it was time for clean up at about 6 AM. Usually the assistant prefect blows whistle for a wake up call and get ready for morning clean up after 5.40 AM morning devotions which are normally conducted by the House prefect at times she may delegate to another person for prayers.

As we all filed out to carry out our clean up exercise, 2 of them all in class 4 cornered me at the back and asked me to kneel down for disrespecting them the previous day I was confused as to what offense I had committed because I can\’t remember crossing their path as alleged. I said senior as we meant to address those ahead of you in class though I could not remember what happened yet I begged her to allow me finish my supervisory work later we can sort things out if they wished but surprisedly they refused and was about to grab and forced me to kneel down I slapped the 1st person that held me (Lois) it resulted to fight and commotion. We were taken to Matron\’s house as if they had planned to deal with me already they concutted a terrible lies against me tears began to drop from my eyes but when matron asked why I was crying. I narrated the story how it happened, Matron said for slapping your senior first no matter their bullying you must wash your dorm toilet for 3days alone I did without complaint even though I knew there was an injustice meant out against me.

A godly person has a good character and a clear conscience he does not bear grudges and will always be first to want to let go that does not mean that he will be carefree with his integrity as men may want to believe that if you have let go you should go back to the same pitfall that made you to stumble NO it is not So for the bible says can we continue to sin because grace do abound? Paul responded with a resounding NO GOD FORBID!!.

\”Well then, shall we keep on sinning so that God can keep on showing us more and more kindness and forgiveness? Of course not! Should we keep on sinning when we don\’t have to? For sin\’s power over us is broken when we become Christians and we\’re baptised to become a part of Jesus Christ through His death the power of your sinful nature is shattered\” Romans 6:1-3).

For a godly person will always turn away from evil and do good; he will seek peace and pursue it. He watches over his tongue because what he says goes a long way to make or mar his reputation and since his/her integrity counts, will always weigh his/her words because he knows very well that a pleasant word is like a honey combs that sweetens the soul and heals the broken bones.

The very first step to take to be a godly person is to surrender to the Lordship of Jesus Christ our Mentor. In John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. You must acknowledge the leadership of Jesus Christ and invite Him to lead the way for you to fellow.

The godly man learns that, as he surrenders his will to the Holy Spirit and relies upon Him for strength to overcome temptation, he can withstand more temptation and accomplish greater eternal goals than he ever may think possible

The bible says \”No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it\” (1Corithians 10:13) NIV.

The godly man is considerate and discipline whenever he is in any relationship with others According to our bible reading \”Whoever wants to embrace true life
    and find beauty in each day
 must stop speaking evil, hurtful words
    and never deceive in what they say.
    Always turn from what is wrong
    and cultivate what is good;
    eagerly pursue peace in every relationship, making it a top priority\”

In every day of life, A godly person is expected to place a premium in his or her life style in dealings with others for we are a chosen personalities, we must be firm and judge right at any given opportunity to avoid injustice whenever we are to mediate incase of wrong doing Shalom And Remain Blessed

✍️ Mrs Blessing I N Onugha ❤️