Godliness, to me, is a summation of all of the virtues. Perhaps it is the real meaning of the slogan, (a slogan that is in danger of becoming trite with common usage) “What Would Jesus Do?” When the virtues become part of our life, we won’t have need to ask the question. We will respond, automatically, naturally, as Christ would in all situations. Our actions will be the same as Christ’s, a natural outcome of living a life of Godliness.
Elder Bruce R. McConkie
Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
“The Caravan Moves On” Ensign, November 1984
“Test eight: Am I enduring to the end, growing in grace, and gaining the attributes of godliness?
That is to say: Am I growing in faith, virtue, knowledge, temperance, patience, godliness, brotherly kindness, and charity—as Peter exhorted? (See 2 Pet. 1:5–7.)
Am I working out my salvation with fear and trembling before the Lord—as Paul counseled? (See Philip. 2:12.)
Am I walking in the light, as God is in the light, enjoying fellowship with the Saints, so that “the blood of Jesus Christ his Son” will cleanse me from all sin—as John promised? (1 Jn. 1:7.)
Am I pressing forward “with a steadfastness in Christ, having a perfect brightness of hope, and a love of God and of all men, … feasting upon the word of Christ” and enduring to the end—as Nephi taught? (2 Ne. 31:20.)
Do I have a special and holy love for the Saints, thus identifying me as a true disciple—according to the word of the Lord Jesus? (See John 13:35.)”
The complete text of McConkie’s talk is at: The Caravan Moves On
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