Good theology doesn’t necessarily guarantee good living. Far too many pastors, theologians, scholars, and laypersons have possessed good theology and lived like their father, the devil (John 8:44–45). However, for those who wish to live a godly life, good theology is not an option since we are sanctified by the truth (John 17:17).
The Scriptures teach that sound doctrine and godly living go hand in hand, with the former providing the foundation for the latter. In fact, the apostle Paul makes this clear when he writes to Timothy in a context affected by false teaching and ungodly living: “Keep a close watch on yourself and on the teaching. Persist in this, for by so doing you will save both yourself and your hearers” (1 Tim. 4:16).
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