1 John 2:15-17
God, being Holy, changes the objects He loves
We, being wicked, are changed by the objects we love
Demas: Colossians 4:14, Philemon 24, 2 Timothy 4:10
A sobering look at the kind of love God hates
- Because of your condition in Christ; the love of the Father has given us a new nature
James 4:4, 7; 2 Corinthians 5:17, Psalm 119:11, 1 John 4:4, 2:12-14 - Because of the world’s condition outside of Christ
Characteristics of Worldliness
a. Lust of the flesh – Ephesians 2:3, Galatians 5:19
b. Lust of the eyes – Matthew 6:22-23
c. Boastful pride of life – Luke 18:9-14, James 4:8-10, 1 Peter 5:6-7
Genesis 3:6 vs. Matthew 4:3, 6, 9 - Because of the world’s end
The world is passing away – you will live forever
James 4:14, Matthew 16:26