The Godly Man's Picture
Thomas Watson paints a detailed portrait of what a truly godly person looks like, laying out roughly two dozen inward and outward marks that distinguish a genuine Christian from a mere pretender. Written as an aid to honest self-examination, it presses the reader to test whether their religion is a heart-deep reality or only an outward show. Its blend of searching diagnosis and warm pastoral encouragement is why it remains one of the most widely read Puritan books on practical holiness.
Based on The Godly Man's Picture Drawn with a Scripture Pencil (1666)
From the book
In Thomas Watson's own words
“Godliness is the sacred impression and workmanship of God in a man, whereby from being carnal he is made spiritual.”
“Godliness consists in an exact harmony between holy principles and practices.”
“Reason makes us men; godliness makes us earthly angels.”
“Weeds grow by themselves; flowers are planted.”
“Counterfeit piety is double iniquity.”
