The word ‘piety’ (pious) is a virtuous characteristic that
followers of Jesus Christ should strive for, contrary to popular belief that
piety or being ‘pious’ is a negative trait. God’s Word has something to say about twisting
good for evil…
Isaiah 5:20 Woe
unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and
light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!
PIETY
But if any widow have children or nephews, let them learn first to shew piety (G2151) at home, and to requite their parents: for that is good and acceptable before God. (1 Timothy 5:4)
The Greek word for piety is:
usebeō (yoo-seb-eh'-o) G2151
From G2152; to be pious, that is, (towards God) to worship,
or (towards parents) to respect (support): - show piety, worship.
eusebēs (yoo-seb-ace') G2152
From G2095 and G4576; well
reverent, that is, pious: - devout, godly.
The
dictionary depicts piety as meaning:
1. reverence for God or
devout fulfillment of religious obligations
2. the quality or state of being pious
3. dutiful respect or regard for parents, homeland,
etc
4. a pious act, remark, belief, or the like
The word piety comes from the Latin word pietas, the noun form of the
adjective pius (which means "devout" or "good”)
PIOUS
JM Latin English Dictionary
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|affectionate| tender| devoted| loyal (to family); pious| devout; holy| godly
Latin English Dictionary (AZAD)
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Latin-English Online Dictionary
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devotion, faith, godliness, holiness, morality, pietism, righteousness, worship
It
is clear to see through the root words and definitions that being pious and showing
piety are something a Christian should portray. The next time you are called
pious, thank the Lord because your fruit is visible.
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