# Godly (Godliness) The word “godly” can be used when talking about either a person or a thing. A “godly” person is a person who lives in a way that honors God (see: Acts 2:5; Titus 2:12). A “godly” thing is something that is true and that shows what God is like (see: 2 Corinthians 1:12; 7:10; 1 Timothy 6:3). When someone lives in a way that honors God, this is called “godliness.” #### More Information About This Topic The words “ungodly” and “godless” are used to write about people who reject God (see: Isaiah 9:17; 1 Timothy 1:9). When someone lives in a way that dishonors God, this is called “ungodliness.” When someone lives as if there is no God, this is called “godlessness.”