...estimation of others, the present fulfilment of the apostolic declaration, that " godliness has the promise of the life that now is, as well as of that which is to come ?" But it is not merely by his obtaining credit with the irreligious world, that the Christian...

...eyes, and Christian principle conquered human infirmity. And behold our recompense — you reap the promise of the life that now is, as well as of that which is to come ; a fond and approving husband, dear and virtuous children surround you. It is your happy lot...

...the Gospel. So far from it, they have found that " godliness is profitable for all things, having the promise of the life that now is, as well as of that which is to come." Nor need this cast them down, or be a source of temptation to them, if, indeed, they have...

...labours is realized* and we see with our own eyes the blessed effects of devoteduess to Christ ; for godliness hath the promise of the life that now is, as well as of that which is to come. Yet we admit that, in God's sovereignty, it is sometimes otherwise. The Apostles went through...

...cases, would be deemed sufficient, you have superadded the testimony of God. He has told you, that " godliness hath the promise of the life that now is, as well as of that which is to come ;" and that " wisdom's ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace." Now all...

...the good things of life with an humble submission to the tvill of God. Lord, thou hast told us that godliness hath the promise of the life that now is, as well as of that which is to come k ; and that if we seek first the kingdom of God and the righteousness thereof, other things...

...pleasant life in this present world, and it is a case in which the form of godliness commanded has the promise of the life that now is as well as of that which is to come. If a man wishes to enjoy this life, his first care should be to avoid that which beyond all...

...far below the grace of God and faith in Christ as a ploughed field is below the stars ; but still, godliness hath the promise of the life that now is as well as of that which is to come, and he who is wise enough to seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, should also...

...training of the body is profitable for a little; but godliness is profitable for all things, since it hath the promise of the life that now is, as well as of that which is to come. This statement is reliable, and worthy of entire acceptance. For to this end we toil and strive,...

...religion promotes health and long life : and of the assertion of the apostle, that " Godliness has the promise of the life that now is as well as of that which is to come." I have never been addicted to the use of tobacco or intoxicating drinks, which undermine...