The Word Transforms Us from Iniquity and Godliness
We are all walking according to one of two principles: iniquity or godliness. There is no middle ground. Every soul born into this world arrives with no understanding, yet over time, we all develop a way of thinking—a wisdom shaped by education, culture, and influences from the world. The problem? This wisdom is not God’s.
Scripture tells us that through the course of this world, men walk according to the prince of the power of the air, the very spirit that operates in the children of disobedience (Ephesians 2:2). This world system does not lead anyone toward truth or righteousness but toward iniquity—away from God’s way of thinking. The only solution? Transformation through the renewing of the mind.
Many people walk in a form of godliness while denying its power (2 Timothy 3:5). They attend church, sing in choirs, and outwardly practice religion, but the true working of Christ within is absent. They maintain a visible form, yet there is no inward transformation. True godliness is not built on effort, but on transformation—the inward formation of Christ, as His Spirit is poured into our hearts through faith.