GODLINESS -2 Peter 1:6

THE STORY BEHIND THE SCRIPTURE GODLINESS: from the Greek Word, eusebeian, which translates, Piety (towards God), godliness, devotion, godliness. From eusebes; piety; specially, the gospel scheme.      1.  The quality or practice of conforming to the laws and wishes of God; devoutness and moral uprightness:      2.  Careful observance of, or conformity to, the laws of God; the state or quality of being godly; piety.  What is the importance of "these things"? "For if 'these things'... (DILIGENCE, FAITH, VIRTUE, KNOWLEDGE, SELF-CONTROL, PERSEVERANCE, GODLINESS, BROTHERLY KINDNESS, LOVE) be in you, and abound, they make you that you shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ." (2 Peter 1:8) "But he who lacks 'these things'... (DILIGENCE, FAITH, VIRTUE, KNOWLEDGE, SELF-CONTROL, PERSEVERANCE, GODLINESS, BROTHERLY KINDNESS, LOVE)  is blind, and cannot see afar off, and has forgotten that he was purged from his old sins."  (2 Peter 1:9) "Wherefore the rath