2 Pet 2:5–10

Godliness Defined

1. Having a great reverence for God characterized by a Godward attitude and a Godward devotion. 
2. Thinking, speaking, living, being like God. 

Godliness Illustrated

1. Noah found favor before God, was righteous and blameless in his generation (Gen 6:8-9).
2. Abraham trusted in God and it was counted to him as righteousness (Gen 15:6). 
3. Moses spoke to God as he would a friend - this required Godliness (Exod 33:11).
4. David was gentle and faithful and had a heart like God (1 Sam 13, 17). 
5. Mary was submissive and serving (Luke 10:42).
6. Jesus was selfless and he was one with God.