
The Practice of Godliness
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Godliness is more than a character trait. This foundational spiritual quality makes the entire Christian life dynamic, effective, and pleasing to God. But how can you develop a godly character? In this sequel to the popular book The Pursuit of Holiness, renowned author Jerry Bridges helps readers establish the foundation upon which godly character is built.
The Practice of Godliness will open your eyes to see how character formation affects the way you relate to God, to yourself, and to others. Great for Christian growth, and practical at any life stage, this book will encourage you to embrace:
- Devotion to God
- Contentment
- Joy
- Self-Control
- Humility
- Holiness
- And more
Now with an added study guide for personal use or group discussion so you can dive deeper into this staple of Jerry Bridges's classic collection. Your character formation will never be the same!
"The writings of Jerry Bridges are a gift to the church. He addresses a relevant topic with the wisdom of a scholar and the heart of a servant." -Max Lucado, pastor and bestselling author
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Content
- Cover
- Half Title
- Title
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contents
- Preface
- Chapter One: Value for All Things
- Chapter Two: Devotion to God
- Chapter Three: Train Yourself to Be Godly
- Chapter Four: Seeking a Deeper Devotion
- Chapter Five: Taking On God's Character
- Chapter Six: Humility
- Chapter Seven: Contentment
- Chapter Eight: Thankfulness
- Chapter Nine: Joy
- Chapter Ten: Holiness
- Chapter Eleven: Self-Control
- Chapter Twelve: Faithfulness
- Chapter Thirteen: Peace
- Chapter Fourteen: Patience
- Chapter Fifteen: Gentleness
- Chapter Sixteen: Kindness and Goodness
- Chapter Seventeen: Love
- Chapter Eighteen: Reaching the Goal
- How to Use This Discussion Guide
- Lesson One: The Foundation for Godliness
- Lesson Two: Growing in Godliness
- Lesson Three: Developing a Godly Character
- Lesson Four: Humility
- Lesson Five: Contentment and Thankfulness
- Lesson Six: Joy
- Lesson Seven: Holiness
- Lesson Eight: Self-Control and Faithfulness
- Lesson Nine: Peace
- Lesson Ten: Patience and Gentleness
- Lesson Eleven: Kindness and Goodness
- Lesson Twelve: Love
- Notes
- Author
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