Do Not Love the World

As we dive into 1 John chapter 2, verses 15-17, we ask ourselves the question, What does it mean to love the world and the things of the world? We shared how the word "world" in this passage refers to "Satan's system for opposing the work of Christ on earth." It is loving and being involved in non-biblical pleasures and philosophies as it regards to marriage, raising children, material possessions, obedience to the laws of the land, etc... We are reminded in Acts 5:29 that we ought to obey God rather than men. Romans 12:2 then tells us to not be conformed to the world, but be transformed. As we dive into some specific examples over the next several weeks, we pray that you will be challenged by the truth of Scripture to think biblically in all areas of life.