# godly, godliness

## Definition

The term "godly" is used to describe a person who acts in a way that honors God and shows what God is like. The character quality of honoring God by doing his will is referred to as "godliness".

* A person who has godly character will show the fruits of the Holy Spirit, such as love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, and self control.
* The quality of godliness, that is, acting in a way that honors God, is the fruit or outward evidence that a person has the Holy Spirit and is submitting to him.


## Translation Suggestions



* The phrase, "the godly" could be translated as, "godly people" or "people who obey God."