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A Solid Foundation by Jerry Bridges
| Our God, is An Awesome God! |
The practice of godliness is an exercise or discipline that focuses upon God. From this Godward
attitude arise the character and conduct that we usually think of as godliness. So often we try to
develop Christian character and conduct without taking the time to develop God-centered devotion.
We try to please God without taking the time to walk with Him and develop a relationship with Him.
This is impossible to do.
Consider the exacting requirements of a godly lifestyle…Note the totality of godliness over one’s
entire life…Nothing is excluded. God is at the center of his thoughts. His most ordinary duties are
done with an eye to God’s glory. In Paul’s words to the Corinthians, “whether he eats or drinks or
whatever he does, he does it all for the glory of God.” (1 Cor. 10:31)
Now it is obvious that such a God-centered lifestyle cannot be developed and maintained apart from
a solid foundation of devotion to God. Only a strong personal relationship with the living God can
keep such a commitment from becoming oppressive and legalistic. John writes that God’s commands
are not burdensome: a godly life is not wearisome, but this is true only because a godly person is
first of all devoted to God.
attitude arise the character and conduct that we usually think of as godliness. So often we try to
develop Christian character and conduct without taking the time to develop God-centered devotion.
We try to please God without taking the time to walk with Him and develop a relationship with Him.
This is impossible to do.
Consider the exacting requirements of a godly lifestyle…Note the totality of godliness over one’s
entire life…Nothing is excluded. God is at the center of his thoughts. His most ordinary duties are
done with an eye to God’s glory. In Paul’s words to the Corinthians, “whether he eats or drinks or
whatever he does, he does it all for the glory of God.” (1 Cor. 10:31)
Now it is obvious that such a God-centered lifestyle cannot be developed and maintained apart from
a solid foundation of devotion to God. Only a strong personal relationship with the living God can
keep such a commitment from becoming oppressive and legalistic. John writes that God’s commands
are not burdensome: a godly life is not wearisome, but this is true only because a godly person is
first of all devoted to God.
| “This is love for God: to obey His commands. And His commands are not burdensome…” 1John 5:3 |
Jerry Bridges is Vice President of Corporate Affairs of The Navigators, a parachurch organization. He has served on
its staff, in some capacity, since 1955.
its staff, in some capacity, since 1955.
“Our God truly is an Awesome God”---Jake