Yesterday I posted about false piety ... today I am listing the qualities of true piety, as taken from my Via de Cristo talk.
- First, true piety is authentic. It springs from a desire to know God and must honestly reflect our beliefs. Acts of true piety are not about earning God's favor. They are a grateful response to His love.
- True piety nurtures our relationship with God. We will come to see ourselves as children of the Father, brothers and sisters of Christ, and temples of the Holy Spirit.
- True piety requires courage. It takes courage to live up to the potential God sees in us, to be a light in the dark world. And it takes courage to call others to do the same.
- True piety is natural. God doesn't call us to become a different person, He calls us to be the person He made us to be. Our piety is to be lived out in everyday life, in the place and with the people He has given us.
- True piety is joyful. Living a truly Christ-centered life is exciting. We will find the strength to do greater things than we ever imagined, things that will attract and inspire others.
God promised that we would not have to walk through life alone, so authentic piety is only complete when it is shared. When we direct our lives to Christ that primary relationship will affect every area and every other relationship in our lives. We will experience a radical change of perspective that will alter the way we interact with God, ourselves, others, and even the world.
For more about piety see these posts:
A Mother's Piety
What Does Piety Look Like #2
Piety and Me
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