That which proceeds from God, and is pleasing to him. It also signifies conformity to his will, and an assimilation to his character, Psalm 12:1 Malachi 2:15 2 Corinthians 1:2 Titus 2:12 . Godliness is the substance of revealed religion, 1 Timothy 3:16 4:8 2 Peter 1:6 .