DCLM Daily Manna 23 April 2026 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — It Pays To Be Godly
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TOPIC: It Pays To Be Godly (DCLM Daily Manna 23 April 2026)
KEY VERSE: For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come – 1 Timothy 4:8
TEXT: 1 Timothy 4:6-9 (KJV)
6 If thou put the brethren in remembrance of these things, thou shalt be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished up in the words of faith and of good doctrine, whereunto thou hast attained.
7 But refuse profane and old wives’ fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness.
8 For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come.
9 This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptation.
DCLM Daily Manna For Today MESSAGE:
“Godliness”, said James Drummond Burns, the Presbyterian minister and poet, “is the knowledge of God in the mind; the grace of God in the soul; the love of God in the heart; and the obedience of God in the life.”
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Our text establishes that godliness is profitable. It is not limited to the mood or situation around the godly. Equipped by God in all situations and under all conditions, the godly pleases God. The challenges may be overwhelming, yet the godly must hold on to God. He will abundantly reward His own in due season if they faint not. Apostle Paul, the writer of this epistle, also highlights the limitations of bodily exercise. The entertainment industry exalts physical exercises and pleasure above ministerial discipline, to the extent that pastoral consecration is not given a place. Discipline, with consecration, is key to the satisfactory execution of our calling and duties. Despite Job’s unfavorable situations, he maintained his integrity. He kept his faith and refused to curse God even when his wife suggested that he do so. For a young person, ministerial work becomes arduous when faced with ungodly and unfriendly opposers of the gospel who perceive gospel ministry as a means to make fast money. In a challenging world, where virtue and godliness are undesirable, the preacher must purpose in his heart not to be defiled or corrupted by the god of this world. Regrettably, some ministers have been swept off in the rat race to make ends meet.
For Timothy to qualify and be distinguished as a good minister of Christ, he must be knowledgeable and able to teach the church under his leadership. Ministerial privileges are not for massaging ego, projecting self, or entertaining idle people with itching ears. It is a call to responsibility and accountability. The minister is responsible for ensuring the sheep are nourished with a spiritual balanced diet of God’s word, and shield them from every wind of doctrine. He is equally accountable to God. A day of reckoning comes when his work shall be tested by fire and rewarded accordingly. Beyond the light afflictions that may come our way as saints, God’s promises are sure and transcend the earthly realm. An eternal weight of glory awaits us in heaven if we continue faithfully to the end.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Godliness exists in the realm of being and living, not in knowing and feigning.
THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR
Psalms 119:57-176
Deeper Life Daily Manna For Today 2025 was written by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi; is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Life Bible Church situated at KM 42 on the busy Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Nigeria.
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