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ILLUSTRATIONS RELATED TO THE WORLD, WORLDLINESS
ILLUSTRATIONS RELATED TO THE WORLD, WORLDLINESS
A scuba diver lives in the water but breathes the air. He is able to function because he takes his environment with him.
A scuba diver lives in the water but breathes the air. He is able to function because he takes his environment with him.
If he "conforms" to environment around him, he will eventually die! (Modified from source unknown)The world system is committed to at least four major objectives, which I can summarize in four words: fortune, fame, power, pleasure.
If he "conforms" to environment around him, he will eventually die! (Modified from source unknown)The world system is committed to at least four major objectives, which I can summarize in four words: fortune, fame, power, pleasure.
First and foremost: Fortune, money. The world system is driven by money; it feeds on materialism.
First and foremost: Fortune, money. The world system is driven by money; it feeds on materialism.
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Second: Fame. That is another word for popularity. Fame is the longing to be known, to be somebody in someone else's eyes.
Second: Fame. That is another word for popularity. Fame is the longing to be known, to be somebody in someone else's eyes.
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Third: Power. This is having influence, maintaining control over individuals or groups or companies or whatever. It is the desire to manipulate and maneuver others to do something for one's own benefit.
Third: Power. This is having influence, maintaining control over individuals or groups or companies or whatever. It is the desire to manipulate and maneuver others to do something for one's own benefit.
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Fourth: Pleasure. At its basic level, pleasure has to do with fulfilling one's sensual desires. It's the same mindset that's behind the slogan: "If it feels good, do it." (Charles Swindoll, Living Above the Level of Mediocrity, p.219)
Fourth: Pleasure. At its basic level, pleasure has to do with fulfilling one's sensual desires. It's the same mindset that's behind the slogan: "If it feels good, do it." (Charles Swindoll, Living Above the Level of Mediocrity, p.219)
Addressing a national seminar of Southern Baptist leaders, George Gallup said, "We find there is very little difference in ethical behavior between churchgoers and those who are not active religiously...The levels of lying, cheating, and stealing are remarkable similar in both groups.
Addressing a national seminar of Southern Baptist leaders, George Gallup said, "We find there is very little difference in ethical behavior between churchgoers and those who are not active religiously...The levels of lying, cheating, and stealing are remarkable similar in both groups.
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Eight out of ten Americans consider themselves Christians, Gallup said, yet only about half of them could identify the person who gave the Sermon on the Mount, and fewer still could recall five of the Ten Commandments.
Eight out of ten Americans consider themselves Christians, Gallup said, yet only about half of them could identify the person who gave the Sermon on the Mount, and fewer still could recall five of the Ten Commandments.
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Only two in ten said they would be willing to suffer for their faith. (Erwin Lutzer, Pastor to Pastor, p. 76)
Only two in ten said they would be willing to suffer for their faith. (Erwin Lutzer, Pastor to Pastor, p. 76)
BEWARE OF THE SUBTLE INFLUENCE OF THE WORLD -
BEWARE OF THE SUBTLE INFLUENCE OF THE WORLD -
Some years ago, musicians noted that errand boys in a certain part of London all whistled out of tune as they went about their work.
Some years ago, musicians noted that errand boys in a certain part of London all whistled out of tune as they went about their work.
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It was talked about and someone suggested that it was because the bells of Westminster were slightly out of tune.
It was talked about and someone suggested that it was because the bells of Westminster were slightly out of tune.
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Something had gone wrong with the chimes and they were discordant.
Something had gone wrong with the chimes and they were discordant.
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The boys did not know there was anything wrong with the peals, and quite unconsciously they had copied their pitch.
The boys did not know there was anything wrong with the peals, and quite unconsciously they had copied their pitch.
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So we tend to copy the people with whom we associate; we borrow thoughts from the books we read and the programs to which we listen, almost without knowing it.
So we tend to copy the people with whom we associate; we borrow thoughts from the books we read and the programs to which we listen, almost without knowing it.
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God has given us His Word which is the absolute pitch of life and living.
God has given us His Word which is the absolute pitch of life and living.
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If we learn to sing by it, we shall easily detect the false in all of the music of the world. - Donald Grey Barnhouse
If we learn to sing by it, we shall easily detect the false in all of the music of the world. - Donald Grey Barnhouse
The world's smiles are more dangerous that its frowns.
The world's smiles are more dangerous that its frowns.
Addressing a national seminar of Southern Baptist leaders, George Gallup said, "We find there is very little difference in ethical behavior between churchgoers and those who are not active religiously...The levels of lying, cheating, and stealing are remarkable similar in both groups.
Addressing a national seminar of Southern Baptist leaders, George Gallup said, "We find there is very little difference in ethical behavior between churchgoers and those who are not active religiously...The levels of lying, cheating, and stealing are remarkable similar in both groups.
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Eight out of ten Americans consider themselves Christians, Gallup said, yet only about half of them could identify the person who gave the Sermon on the Mount, and fewer still could recall five of the Ten Commandments.
Eight out of ten Americans consider themselves Christians, Gallup said, yet only about half of them could identify the person who gave the Sermon on the Mount, and fewer still could recall five of the Ten Commandments.
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Only two in ten said they would be willing to suffer for their faith. - Erwin Lutzer, Pastor to Pastor, p. 76.
Only two in ten said they would be willing to suffer for their faith. - Erwin Lutzer, Pastor to Pastor, p. 76.
Worldliness - The Bible defines worldliness by centering morality where we intuitively know it should be. Worldliness is the lust of the flesh (a passion for sensual satisfaction), the lust of the eyes (an inordinate desire for the finer things of life), and the pride of life (self-satisfaction in who we are, what we have, and what we have done).
Worldliness - The Bible defines worldliness by centering morality where we intuitively know it should be. Worldliness is the lust of the flesh (a passion for sensual satisfaction), the lust of the eyes (an inordinate desire for the finer things of life), and the pride of life (self-satisfaction in who we are, what we have, and what we have done).
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Worldliness, then, is a preoccupation with ease and affluence. It elevates creature comfort to the point of idolatry; large salaries and comfortable life-styles become necessities of life. (Read -note)
Worldliness, then, is a preoccupation with ease and affluence. It elevates creature comfort to the point of idolatry; large salaries and comfortable life-styles become necessities of life. (Read -note)
KJV 190015 Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.
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Worldliness is reading magazines about people who live hedonistic lives and spend too much money on themselves and wanting to be like them.
Worldliness is reading magazines about people who live hedonistic lives and spend too much money on themselves and wanting to be like them.
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But more importantly, worldliness is simply pride and selfishness in disguises. It's being resentful when someone snubs us or patronizes us or shows off. It means smarting under every slight, challenging every word spoken against us, cringing when another is preferred before us.
But more importantly, worldliness is simply pride and selfishness in disguises. It's being resentful when someone snubs us or patronizes us or shows off. It means smarting under every slight, challenging every word spoken against us, cringing when another is preferred before us.
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Worldliness is harboring grudges, nursing grievance, and wallowing in self-pity. These are the ways in which we are most like the world. - Dave Roper, The Strength of a Man, quoted in Family Survival in the American Jungle, Steve Farrar, 1991, Multnomah Press, p. 68.
Worldliness is harboring grudges, nursing grievance, and wallowing in self-pity. These are the ways in which we are most like the world. - Dave Roper, The Strength of a Man, quoted in Family Survival in the American Jungle, Steve Farrar, 1991, Multnomah Press, p. 68.
The course of rebellion against God may be very gradual, but it increases in rapidity as you progress in it; and if you begin to run down the hill, the ever-increasing impetus will send you down faster and faster to destruction.
The course of rebellion against God may be very gradual, but it increases in rapidity as you progress in it; and if you begin to run down the hill, the ever-increasing impetus will send you down faster and faster to destruction.
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You Christians ought to watch against the beginning of worldly conformity. I do believe that the growth of worldliness is like strife, which is as the letting out of water.
You Christians ought to watch against the beginning of worldly conformity. I do believe that the growth of worldliness is like strife, which is as the letting out of water.
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Once you begin, there is no knowing where you will stop. I sometimes get this question put to me, concerning certain worldly amusements, "May I do so-and-so?" I am very sorry whenever anyone asks me that question, because it shows that there is something wrong, or it would not be raised at all.
Once you begin, there is no knowing where you will stop. I sometimes get this question put to me, concerning certain worldly amusements, "May I do so-and-so?" I am very sorry whenever anyone asks me that question, because it shows that there is something wrong, or it would not be raised at all.
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If a person's conscience lets him say, "Well, I can go to A," he will very soon go on to B, C, D, E, and through all the letters of the alphabet. . .When Satan cannot catch us with a big sin, he will try a little one. It does not matter to him as long as he catches his fish, what bait he uses.
If a person's conscience lets him say, "Well, I can go to A," he will very soon go on to B, C, D, E, and through all the letters of the alphabet. . .When Satan cannot catch us with a big sin, he will try a little one. It does not matter to him as long as he catches his fish, what bait he uses.
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Beware of the beginning of evil, for many, who bade fair to go right, have turned aside and perished amongst the dark mountains in the wide field of sin. (C. H. Spurgeon)
Beware of the beginning of evil, for many, who bade fair to go right, have turned aside and perished amongst the dark mountains in the wide field of sin. (C. H. Spurgeon)
The world was...
The world was...
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1. Originally created good ().
1. Originally created good ().
KJV 190031 And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, it was very good. And the evening and the morning were the sixth day.
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2. Cursed and corrupted through Satan ().
2. Cursed and corrupted through Satan ().
KJV 19001 Now the serpent was more subtil than any beast of the field which the Lord God had made. And he said unto the woman, Yea, hath God said, Ye shall not eat of every tree of the garden? 2 And the woman said unto the serpent, We may eat of the fruit of the trees of the garden: 3 But of the fruit of the tree which is in the midst of the garden, God hath said, Ye shall not eat of it, neither shall ye touch it, lest ye die. 4 And the serpent said unto the woman, Ye shall not surely die: 5 For God doth know that in the day ye eat thereof, then your eyes shall be opened, and ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil. 6 And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also unto her husband with her; and he did eat. 7 And the eyes of them both were opened, and they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together, and made themselves aprons. 8 And they heard the voice of the Lord God walking in the garden in the cool of the day: and Adam and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the Lord God amongst the trees of the garden. 9 And the Lord God called unto Adam, and said unto him, Where art thou? 10 And he said, I heard thy voice in the garden, and I was afraid, because I was naked; and I hid myself. 11 And he said, Who told thee that thou wast naked? Hast thou eaten of the tree, whereof I commanded thee that thou shouldest not eat? 12 And the man said, The woman whom thou gavest to be with me, she gave me of the tree, and I did eat. 13 And the Lord God said unto the woman, What is this that thou hast done? And the woman said, The serpent beguiled me, and I did eat. 14 And the Lord God said unto the serpent, Because thou hast done this, thou art cursed above all cattle, and above every beast of the field; upon thy belly shalt thou go, and dust shalt thou eat all the days of thy life: 15 And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel. 16 Unto the woman he said, I will greatly multiply thy sorrow and thy conception; in sorrow thou shalt bring forth children; and thy desire shall be to thy husband, and he shall rule over thee. 17 And unto Adam he said, Because thou hast hearkened unto the voice of thy wife, and hast eaten of the tree, of which I commanded thee, saying, Thou shalt not eat of it: cursed is the ground for thy sake; in sorrow shalt thou eat of it all the days of thy life; 18 Thorns also and thistles shall it bring forth to thee; and thou shalt eat the herb of the field; 19 In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread, till thou return unto the ground; for out of it wast thou taken: for dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return. 20 And Adam called his wife’s name Eve; because she was the mother of all living. 21 Unto Adam also and to his wife did the Lord God make coats of skins, and clothed them. 22 And the Lord God said, Behold, the man is become as one of us, to know good and evil: and now, lest he put forth his hand, and take also of the tree of life, and eat, and live for ever: 23 Therefore the Lord God sent him forth from the garden of Eden, to till the ground from whence he was taken. 24 So he drove out the man; and he placed at the east of the garden of Eden Cherubims, and a flaming sword which turned every way, to keep the way of the tree of life.
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3. Now enemy occupied territory with Satan as God (, , ).
3. Now enemy occupied territory with Satan as God (, , ).
KJV 19004 In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.
KJV 190031 Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out.
KJV 190011 Of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged.
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4. Whole world lies in his power ().
4. Whole world lies in his power ().
KJV 190019 And we know that we are of God, and the whole world lieth in wickedness.
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5. Permeated by Satanic influence, a defiling (, , ), deceptive (, ), scheme (), that is at work around and in us; designed to convince us to conform () to a mindset and lifestyle that are essentially anti-god and pro-self (cf. , , , , ).
5. Permeated by Satanic influence, a defiling (, , ), deceptive (, ), scheme (), that is at work around and in us; designed to convince us to conform () to a mindset and lifestyle that are essentially anti-god and pro-self (cf. , , , , ).
KJV 19004 Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.
KJV 190020 For if after they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, they are again entangled therein, and overcome, the latter end is worse with them than the beginning.
KJV 190027 Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world.
KJV 190014 And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light. 15 Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works.
KJV 19009 And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him.
KJV 190011 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
KJV 19002 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
KJV 19008 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:
KJV 19001 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus: 2 Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:
KJV 190012 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
KJV 190016 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.
KJV 190011 Thy pomp is brought down to the grave, and the noise of thy viols: The worm is spread under thee, and the worms cover thee. 12 How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! How art thou cut down to the ground, which didst weaken the nations! 13 For thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God: I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation, in the sides of the north: 14 I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will be like the most High.
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(From J. Grant Howard, Balancing Life’s Demands, p. 134)D. L. Moody wrote: The church is full of people who want one eye for the world and the other for the kingdom of God. Therefore, everything is blurred; one eye is long and the other is short; all is confusion...When the Spirit of God is on us, the world looks very empty; the world has a very small hold on us, and we begin to let go our hold of it and lay hold of things eternal.
(From J. Grant Howard, Balancing Life’s Demands, p. 134)D. L. Moody wrote: The church is full of people who want one eye for the world and the other for the kingdom of God. Therefore, everything is blurred; one eye is long and the other is short; all is confusion...When the Spirit of God is on us, the world looks very empty; the world has a very small hold on us, and we begin to let go our hold of it and lay hold of things eternal.
This is the church’s need today. Today in the Word, October, 1997, p. 9
This is the church’s need today. Today in the Word, October, 1997, p. 9
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The Father opposes the world: -note
The Father opposes the world: -note
KJV 190015 Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. 17 And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.
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The Son opposes the Devil: , -note
The Son opposes the Devil: , -note
KJV 19001 And Jesus being full of the Holy Ghost returned from Jordan, and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, 2 Being forty days tempted of the devil. And in those days he did eat nothing: and when they were ended, he afterward hungered. 3 And the devil said unto him, If thou be the Son of God, command this stone that it be made bread. 4 And Jesus answered him, saying, It is written, That man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God. 5 And the devil, taking him up into an high mountain, shewed unto him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time. 6 And the devil said unto him, All this power will I give thee, and the glory of them: for that is delivered unto me; and to whomsoever I will I give it. 7 If thou therefore wilt worship me, all shall be thine. 8 And Jesus answered and said unto him, Get thee behind me, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve. 9 And he brought him to Jerusalem, and set him on a pinnacle of the temple, and said unto him, If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down from hence: 10 For it is written, He shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee: 11 And in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone. 12 And Jesus answering said unto him, It is said, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God. 13 And when the devil had ended all the temptation, he departed from him for a season.
KJV 19008 He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.
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The Holy Spirit opposes the flesh: -noteThe world counterfeits every Christian grace, but never is able to produce a coin with the right ring. - Donald Grey Barnhouse
The Holy Spirit opposes the flesh: -noteThe world counterfeits every Christian grace, but never is able to produce a coin with the right ring. - Donald Grey Barnhouse
KJV 190016 This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. 17 For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would.
Worldly glory is but a breath, a vapour, a froth, a phantom, a shadow, a reflection, an apparition, a very nothing. - Thomas Brooks
Worldly glory is but a breath, a vapour, a froth, a phantom, a shadow, a reflection, an apparition, a very nothing. - Thomas Brooks
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The created world is but a small parenthesis in eternity. -Thomas Browne
The created world is but a small parenthesis in eternity. -Thomas Browne
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What a charming place this world would be if it was not for the inhabitants. - Esther Burr
What a charming place this world would be if it was not for the inhabitants. - Esther Burr
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The world is all appearances, like our clothes: the truth lies underneath. - Thomas Carlyle
The world is all appearances, like our clothes: the truth lies underneath. - Thomas Carlyle
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As long as there are spots in the moon it is vain to expect anything spotless under it. -Thomas Fuller
As long as there are spots in the moon it is vain to expect anything spotless under it. -Thomas Fuller
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The world's smiles are more dangerous than its frowns. -Matthew Henry
The world's smiles are more dangerous than its frowns. -Matthew Henry
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This world is our passage and not our portion. -Matthew Henry
This world is our passage and not our portion. -Matthew Henry
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Enemy-occupied territory—that is what the world is. -C. S. Lewis
Enemy-occupied territory—that is what the world is. -C. S. Lewis
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There is no neutral ground in the universe: every square inch, every split second, is claimed by God and counter-claimed by Satan. -C. S. Lewis
There is no neutral ground in the universe: every square inch, every split second, is claimed by God and counter-claimed by Satan. -C. S. Lewis
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It is a hard matter to enjoy the world without being entangled with the cares and pleasures of it. - Thomas Manton
It is a hard matter to enjoy the world without being entangled with the cares and pleasures of it. - Thomas Manton
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The world belongs to God and he wants it back. -David Pawson
The world belongs to God and he wants it back. -David Pawson
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The money, the pleasures, the daily business of the world are so many traps to catch souls. -J. C. Ryle
The money, the pleasures, the daily business of the world are so many traps to catch souls. -J. C. Ryle
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The earth is big in our hopes, but little in our hands. -William Seeker
The earth is big in our hopes, but little in our hands. -William Seeker
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Thorns will not prick of themselves, but when they are grasped in a man's hand they prick deep. So this world and the things thereof are all good, and were all made of God for the benefit of his creatures, did not our immoderate affection make them hurtful. -Richard Sibbes
Thorns will not prick of themselves, but when they are grasped in a man's hand they prick deep. So this world and the things thereof are all good, and were all made of God for the benefit of his creatures, did not our immoderate affection make them hurtful. -Richard Sibbes
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Nothing in the world can be properly understood unless it is understood in terms of God's design and plan. -R. C. Sproul
Nothing in the world can be properly understood unless it is understood in terms of God's design and plan. -R. C. Sproul
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The world would not hate angels for being angelic, but it does hate men for being Christians. It grudges them their new character; it is tormented by their peace; it is infuriated by their joy. -William Temple
The world would not hate angels for being angelic, but it does hate men for being Christians. It grudges them their new character; it is tormented by their peace; it is infuriated by their joy. -William Temple
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Without God the world would be a maze without a clue. -Woodrow Wilson
Without God the world would be a maze without a clue. -Woodrow Wilson
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There is no surer evidence of an unconverted state than to have the things of the world uppermost in our aim, love and estimation. - Joseph Alleine
There is no surer evidence of an unconverted state than to have the things of the world uppermost in our aim, love and estimation. - Joseph Alleine
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If we loved the world the way God loves it, we wouldn't love it the way we shouldn't love it. -Anon.
If we loved the world the way God loves it, we wouldn't love it the way we shouldn't love it. -Anon.
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If you have a distorted view of the Christian life you have let the world develop the negative. -Anon.
If you have a distorted view of the Christian life you have let the world develop the negative. -Anon.
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The Christian must live in the world, but he must not let the world live in him. -Anon.
The Christian must live in the world, but he must not let the world live in him. -Anon.
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If you are wise, let the world pass, lest you pass away with the world. -Augustine
If you are wise, let the world pass, lest you pass away with the world. -Augustine
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A man caught up with this world is not ready for the next one. -John Blanchard
A man caught up with this world is not ready for the next one. -John Blanchard
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Jesus did not pray that his Father would take Christians out of the world, but that he would take the world out of Christians. - John Blanchard
Jesus did not pray that his Father would take Christians out of the world, but that he would take the world out of Christians. - John Blanchard
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I looked for the church and I found it in the world; I looked for the world and I found it in the church. - Horatius Bonar
I looked for the church and I found it in the world; I looked for the world and I found it in the church. - Horatius Bonar
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It is infinitely better to have the whole world for our enemies and God for our friend, than to have the whole world for our friends and God for our enemy.-John Brown
It is infinitely better to have the whole world for our enemies and God for our friend, than to have the whole world for our friends and God for our enemy.-John Brown
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The mind of a Christian ought not to be filled with thoughts of earthly things, or find satisfaction in them, for we ought to be living as if we might have to leave this world at any moment. -John Calvin
The mind of a Christian ought not to be filled with thoughts of earthly things, or find satisfaction in them, for we ought to be living as if we might have to leave this world at any moment. -John Calvin
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Nothing is more contrary to a heavenly hope than an earthly heart. -William Gurnall
Nothing is more contrary to a heavenly hope than an earthly heart. -William Gurnall
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The bee will not sit on a flower where no honey can be sucked, neither should the Christian. -William Gurnall
The bee will not sit on a flower where no honey can be sucked, neither should the Christian. -William Gurnall
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If you find yourself loving any pleasure better than your prayers, any book better than the Bible, any house better than the house of God, any table better than the Lord's table, any person better than Christ, any indulgence better than the hope of heaven—take alarm! -Thomas Guthrie
If you find yourself loving any pleasure better than your prayers, any book better than the Bible, any house better than the house of God, any table better than the Lord's table, any person better than Christ, any indulgence better than the hope of heaven—take alarm! -Thomas Guthrie
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If you stand on the Word you do not stand in with the world. -Vance Havner
If you stand on the Word you do not stand in with the world. -Vance Havner
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Many Christians are still in the wilderness, longing for garlic instead of grace, melons instead of manna! - Vance Havner
Many Christians are still in the wilderness, longing for garlic instead of grace, melons instead of manna! - Vance Havner
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The path of the Word and the path of the world do not run parallel. -Vance Harmer
The path of the Word and the path of the world do not run parallel. -Vance Harmer
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We cannot have a heavenly fellowship if we allow a hindering fellowship. -Vance Havner
We cannot have a heavenly fellowship if we allow a hindering fellowship. -Vance Havner
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We must deal with the carnalities if we desire the spiritualities. -Vance Havner
We must deal with the carnalities if we desire the spiritualities. -Vance Havner
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When the nightclub invades the sanctuary it ought not to be difficult for any Bible Christian to discern the time of day. - Vance Havner
When the nightclub invades the sanctuary it ought not to be difficult for any Bible Christian to discern the time of day. - Vance Havner
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Worldliness is rampant in the church. The devil is not fighting churches, he is joining them! He isn't persecuting Christianity, he is professing it. -Vance Havner
Worldliness is rampant in the church. The devil is not fighting churches, he is joining them! He isn't persecuting Christianity, he is professing it. -Vance Havner
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Worldlings make gold their god; saints make God their gold (Ed: And their "Goal"!). -Matthew Henry
Worldlings make gold their god; saints make God their gold (Ed: And their "Goal"!). -Matthew Henry
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Whoever marries the spirit of this age will find himself a widower in the next. -William Ralph Inge
Whoever marries the spirit of this age will find himself a widower in the next. -William Ralph Inge
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To forsake Christ for the world is to leave a treasure for a trifle... eternity for a moment, reality for a shadow. - William Jenkyn
To forsake Christ for the world is to leave a treasure for a trifle... eternity for a moment, reality for a shadow. - William Jenkyn
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Worldliness is a spirit, a temperament, an attitude of soul. It is life without high callings, life devoid of lofty ideals. It is a gaze horizontal, never vertical. Its motto is 'Forward', never 'Upward'. - John Henry Jowett
Worldliness is a spirit, a temperament, an attitude of soul. It is life without high callings, life devoid of lofty ideals. It is a gaze horizontal, never vertical. Its motto is 'Forward', never 'Upward'. - John Henry Jowett
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It is better to trust in the Lord than in men or princes; whereas whoever will live on worldly principles must carry the same strain and care as does the man of the world. - G. H. Lang
It is better to trust in the Lord than in men or princes; whereas whoever will live on worldly principles must carry the same strain and care as does the man of the world. - G. H. Lang
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God lays down one programme of life for his children; the world proposes another and totally incompatible programme for its servants. So love for the one excludes love for the other. - Robert Law
God lays down one programme of life for his children; the world proposes another and totally incompatible programme for its servants. So love for the one excludes love for the other. - Robert Law
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The health of our bodies, the passions of our minds, the noise and hurry and pleasures and business of the world, lead us on with eyes that see not and ears that hear not. - William Law
The health of our bodies, the passions of our minds, the noise and hurry and pleasures and business of the world, lead us on with eyes that see not and ears that hear not. - William Law
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The carnal mind sees God in nothing, not even in spiritual things. The spiritual mind sees him in everything, even in natural things. - Robert Leighton
The carnal mind sees God in nothing, not even in spiritual things. The spiritual mind sees him in everything, even in natural things. - Robert Leighton
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The legitimate courtesies of life become positively sinful when they take priority over the interests of the Lord Jesus. - William MacDonald
The legitimate courtesies of life become positively sinful when they take priority over the interests of the Lord Jesus. - William MacDonald
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The world is a dirty, defiling thing. A man can hardly walk here but he shall defile his garments. The men of the world are dirty, sooty creatures. We cannot converse with them but they leave their filthiness upon us. -Thomas Manton
The world is a dirty, defiling thing. A man can hardly walk here but he shall defile his garments. The men of the world are dirty, sooty creatures. We cannot converse with them but they leave their filthiness upon us. -Thomas Manton
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Depend upon it, as long as the church is living so much like the world, we cannot expect our children to be brought into the fold. - D. L. MoodyI
Depend upon it, as long as the church is living so much like the world, we cannot expect our children to be brought into the fold. - D. L. MoodyI
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f I walk with the world, I can't walk with God. - D. L. Moody
f I walk with the world, I can't walk with God. - D. L. Moody
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Conformity to the world can be overcome by nothing but conformity to Jesus. -Andrew Murray
Conformity to the world can be overcome by nothing but conformity to Jesus. -Andrew Murray
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The spirit of this world is devotion to the visible. -Andrew Murray
The spirit of this world is devotion to the visible. -Andrew Murray
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There is nothing the Christian life suffers more from than the subtle and indescribable worldliness that comes from the cares or the possessions of this life. - Andrew Murray
There is nothing the Christian life suffers more from than the subtle and indescribable worldliness that comes from the cares or the possessions of this life. - Andrew Murray
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Being of the world means being controlled by what preoccupies the world, the quest for pleasure, profit and position. - J. I. Packer
Being of the world means being controlled by what preoccupies the world, the quest for pleasure, profit and position. - J. I. Packer
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Those who love the world serve and worship themselves every moment: it is their full-time job. - J. I. Packer
Those who love the world serve and worship themselves every moment: it is their full-time job. - J. I. Packer
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Worldliness means yielding to the spirit that animates fallen mankind, the spirit of self-seeking and self-indulgence without regard for God. -J. I. Packer
Worldliness means yielding to the spirit that animates fallen mankind, the spirit of self-seeking and self-indulgence without regard for God. -J. I. Packer
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Worldliness and Christianity are two such ends as never meet. -Nehemiah Rogers
Worldliness and Christianity are two such ends as never meet. -Nehemiah Rogers
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It is dangerous dressing for another world by the looking-glass of this world. -William Secker
It is dangerous dressing for another world by the looking-glass of this world. -William Secker
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It strikes me that some people want only as much of God's salvation as will keep them out of hell, and they measure out with unconscious precision how much worldliness and sin they can still hang on to without jeopardizing their chances. - David Shepherd
It strikes me that some people want only as much of God's salvation as will keep them out of hell, and they measure out with unconscious precision how much worldliness and sin they can still hang on to without jeopardizing their chances. - David Shepherd
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(Ed: Woe! Do not be deceived. Whatever a man sows he will reap!)He that loves the world is a worldling. - Richard Sibbes
(Ed: Woe! Do not be deceived. Whatever a man sows he will reap!)He that loves the world is a worldling. - Richard Sibbes
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All earthly things are as salt water, that increases the appetite, but satisfies not. - Richard Sibbes
All earthly things are as salt water, that increases the appetite, but satisfies not. - Richard Sibbes
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You might as well talk about a heavenly devil as talk about a worldly Christian. - Billy Sunday
You might as well talk about a heavenly devil as talk about a worldly Christian. - Billy Sunday
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(Ed: A pithy saying for sure!)Worldliness is a spirit, an atmosphere, an influence permeating the whole of life and human society, and it needs to be guarded against constantly and strenuously. -W. H. Griffith Thomas
(Ed: A pithy saying for sure!)Worldliness is a spirit, an atmosphere, an influence permeating the whole of life and human society, and it needs to be guarded against constantly and strenuously. -W. H. Griffith Thomas
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If I find anyone who is settled down too snugly into this world, I am made to doubt whether he's ever truly been born again. - A. W. Tozer
If I find anyone who is settled down too snugly into this world, I am made to doubt whether he's ever truly been born again. - A. W. Tozer
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It is scarcely possible in most places to get anyone to attend a meeting where the only attraction is God. - A. W. Tozer
It is scarcely possible in most places to get anyone to attend a meeting where the only attraction is God. - A. W. Tozer
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Of all the calamities that have been visited upon the world, the surrender of the human spirit to this present world and its ways is the worst, without any doubt. - A. W. Tozer
Of all the calamities that have been visited upon the world, the surrender of the human spirit to this present world and its ways is the worst, without any doubt. - A. W. Tozer
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Pleasure, profit, preferment are the worldling's trinity. -John Trapp
Pleasure, profit, preferment are the worldling's trinity. -John Trapp
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If men do not put the love of the world to death, the love of the world will put them to death. -Ralph Venning
If men do not put the love of the world to death, the love of the world will put them to death. -Ralph Venning
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He that is in love with the world will be out of love with the cross. -Thomas WatsonMake no mistake about it, the world with its unbelief is a spiritual ice-house, and too much contact with it will quickly cool the spirit. -Malcolm Watts
He that is in love with the world will be out of love with the cross. -Thomas WatsonMake no mistake about it, the world with its unbelief is a spiritual ice-house, and too much contact with it will quickly cool the spirit. -Malcolm Watts
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Identification with the world and its needs is one thing; imitation of the world and its foolishness is quite another.
Identification with the world and its needs is one thing; imitation of the world and its foolishness is quite another.
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(Most of the quotes are from John Blanchard's excellent resource - Complete Gathered Gold: A Treasury of Quotations for Christians - the best compilation of Christian quotes ever assembled!)
(Most of the quotes are from John Blanchard's excellent resource - Complete Gathered Gold: A Treasury of Quotations for Christians - the best compilation of Christian quotes ever assembled!)
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John reminds us of what we should already know writing...We know that we are of God, and that the whole (Gk = holos = complete in extent, cp Devil's attempt to tempt Jesus - , - Jesus did not dispute Satan's claim to world dominion!)
John reminds us of what we should already know writing...We know that we are of God, and that the whole (Gk = holos = complete in extent, cp Devil's attempt to tempt Jesus - , - Jesus did not dispute Satan's claim to world dominion!)
KJV 19005 And the devil, taking him up into an high mountain, shewed unto him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time.
KJV 19006 And the devil said unto him, All this power will I give thee, and the glory of them: for that is delivered unto me; and to whomsoever I will I give it.
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world (kosmos) lies (continually = present tense) in the power (words in italics in NAS/KJV/NKJV not in Greek text but added to amplify the meaning) of the evil one (The Diabolos). (, cp , -note)If you stand on the Word you do not stand in with the world.
world (kosmos) lies (continually = present tense) in the power (words in italics in NAS/KJV/NKJV not in Greek text but added to amplify the meaning) of the evil one (The Diabolos). (, cp , -note)If you stand on the Word you do not stand in with the world.
KJV 190019 And we know that we are of God, and the whole world lieth in wickedness.
KJV 19004 In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.
KJV 19002 Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience:
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--Vance HavnerThe apostle John issued a charge parallel to that of ...Do not love (present imperative + a negative = command to stop doing something they were doing or the prohibition may simply prohibit a practice without implying that it is actually being done - John calls for undivided allegiance manifest by a singular loyalty and commitment to the Father) the world (kosmos - all 6 uses = God's enemy, the Christ hating world and its seductive influence = It is a danger against which they must constantly be on guard), nor the things in the world (kosmos).
--Vance HavnerThe apostle John issued a charge parallel to that of ...Do not love (present imperative + a negative = command to stop doing something they were doing or the prohibition may simply prohibit a practice without implying that it is actually being done - John calls for undivided allegiance manifest by a singular loyalty and commitment to the Father) the world (kosmos - all 6 uses = God's enemy, the Christ hating world and its seductive influence = It is a danger against which they must constantly be on guard), nor the things in the world (kosmos).
KJV 19004 Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.
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If anyone loves (as their habitual practice = present tense) the world (kosmos), the love of the Father is not in him. 16 For (John explains in vivid terms those things that come from the evil world system and attempt to lead astray those who have believed in Jesus Christ) all that is in the world (kosmos), the lust of the flesh and the lust of the eyes and the boastful pride of life, is not from the Father, but is from the world (kosmos). 17 And the world (kosmos) is passing away, and also its lusts; but the one who does (habitual practice = present tense) the will of God abides forever (-note, -note, -note; cp Jesus' frightening words in -note where "does" = present tense [habitually];In other words, they claimed they were believers but they loved the world and lived like it and their "works" showed that their "faith" was fake - cp - see notes beginning in verse 14).
If anyone loves (as their habitual practice = present tense) the world (kosmos), the love of the Father is not in him. 16 For (John explains in vivid terms those things that come from the evil world system and attempt to lead astray those who have believed in Jesus Christ) all that is in the world (kosmos), the lust of the flesh and the lust of the eyes and the boastful pride of life, is not from the Father, but is from the world (kosmos). 17 And the world (kosmos) is passing away, and also its lusts; but the one who does (habitual practice = present tense) the will of God abides forever (-note, -note, -note; cp Jesus' frightening words in -note where "does" = present tense [habitually];In other words, they claimed they were believers but they loved the world and lived like it and their "works" showed that their "faith" was fake - cp - see notes beginning in verse 14).
KJV 190015 Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.
KJV 190016 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.
KJV 190017 And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.
KJV 190021 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
KJV 190014 What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him? 15 If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food, 16 And one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be ye warmed and filled; notwithstanding ye give them not those things which are needful to the body; what doth it profit? 17 Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone. 18 Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works. 19 Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble. 20 But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead? 21 Was not Abraham our father justified by works, when he had offered Isaac his son upon the altar? 22 Seest thou how faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith made perfect? 23 And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called the Friend of God. 24 Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only. 25 Likewise also was not Rahab the harlot justified by works, when she had received the messengers, and had sent them out another way? 26 For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.
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Augustine comments: If you are wise, let the world pass, lest you pass away with the world.
Augustine comments: If you are wise, let the world pass, lest you pass away with the world.
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Hiebert comments: John was calling not for monastic separation from the world but for an inner attitude of separation from the sinful world and its practices. As those loyal to God, his readers are to be on guard against a kindly feeling toward the world's evil, and are not to establish intimate relations of loyalty with it...John pointed out that love for God and love for the world are by their very nature antagonistic to each other and cannot coexist in the human heart. Here is another of those opposites John often used (, ; ).
Hiebert comments: John was calling not for monastic separation from the world but for an inner attitude of separation from the sinful world and its practices. As those loyal to God, his readers are to be on guard against a kindly feeling toward the world's evil, and are not to establish intimate relations of loyalty with it...John pointed out that love for God and love for the world are by their very nature antagonistic to each other and cannot coexist in the human heart. Here is another of those opposites John often used (, ; ).
KJV 19005 This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.
KJV 19006 If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth:
KJV 19004 He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him.
If any one loves the world presents a hypothetical case for the readers to consider. The individual is anyone who persistently makes the world the object of his love.
If any one loves the world presents a hypothetical case for the readers to consider. The individual is anyone who persistently makes the world the object of his love.
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The inevitable result is, "the love of the Father is not in him."
The inevitable result is, "the love of the Father is not in him."
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The expression, "the love of the Father", used only here in the New Testament, is capable of three meanings.
The expression, "the love of the Father", used only here in the New Testament, is capable of three meanings.
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"It may refer to love that comes from the Father (ablative of source),
"It may refer to love that comes from the Father (ablative of source),
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it may refer to the Father's love for the person involved (subjective genitive),
it may refer to the Father's love for the person involved (subjective genitive),
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or it may speak of the person's love for the Father (objective genitive)."
or it may speak of the person's love for the Father (objective genitive)."
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As the opposite of love for the world, the last meaning seems clearly intended.
As the opposite of love for the world, the last meaning seems clearly intended.
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The tragic fact is that love for God "is not in him," is not a motivating power in his heart and life...But (-note) points to a contrasting reality: the one who does the will of God abides forever.
The tragic fact is that love for God "is not in him," is not a motivating power in his heart and life...But (-note) points to a contrasting reality: the one who does the will of God abides forever.
KJV 190017 And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.
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This assurance is for "the one who does the will of God" who sets himself to be obedient to God's will rather than pursuing the fleeting lusts of the world. Houlden remarks, "The 'mystical' supernatural gift of God's love had certainly to be received ()—but the test of that was no mere spiritual 'feeling'; it was doing God's will, the keeping of his commands, in particular the command to love the brothers ().
This assurance is for "the one who does the will of God" who sets himself to be obedient to God's will rather than pursuing the fleeting lusts of the world. Houlden remarks, "The 'mystical' supernatural gift of God's love had certainly to be received ()—but the test of that was no mere spiritual 'feeling'; it was doing God's will, the keeping of his commands, in particular the command to love the brothers ().
KJV 190015 Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.
KJV 19002 And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world. 3 And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments.
John, like James, insisted that saving faith must be functional in daily life. It is this resolute obedience, imperfect though it may be, that brings the assurance of God's approval, assurance that the believer "abides forever", literally, "abides into the age," the eternal age of God's kingdom.
John, like James, insisted that saving faith must be functional in daily life. It is this resolute obedience, imperfect though it may be, that brings the assurance of God's approval, assurance that the believer "abides forever", literally, "abides into the age," the eternal age of God's kingdom.
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Born again he is already in the spiritual kingdom, and no essential change in his spiritual life is ahead for him.
Born again he is already in the spiritual kingdom, and no essential change in his spiritual life is ahead for him.
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There may well be a break in the outer continuity of his life between death and resurrection, but his abiding spiritual union with the eternal Christ will remain unchanged. (Hiebert )
There may well be a break in the outer continuity of his life between death and resurrection, but his abiding spiritual union with the eternal Christ will remain unchanged. (Hiebert )
KJV 19007 Brethren, I write no new commandment unto you, but an old commandment which ye had from the beginning. The old commandment is the word which ye have heard from the beginning. 8 Again, a new commandment I write unto you, which thing is true in him and in you: because the darkness is past, and the true light now shineth. 9 He that saith he is in the light, and hateth his brother, is in darkness even until now. 10 He that loveth his brother abideth in the light, and there is none occasion of stumbling in him. 11 But he that hateth his brother is in darkness, and walketh in darkness, and knoweth not whither he goeth, because that darkness hath blinded his eyes. 12 I write unto you, little children, because your sins are forgiven you for his name’s sake. 13 I write unto you, fathers, because ye have known him that is from the beginning. I write unto you, young men, because ye have overcome the wicked one. I write unto you, little children, because ye have known the Father. 14 I have written unto you, fathers, because ye have known him that is from the beginning. I have written unto you, young men, because ye are strong, and the word of God abideth in you, and ye have overcome the wicked one. 15 Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. 17 And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.
Ryrie agrees with Hiebert's interpretation of -note - Doing the will of God (the opposite of loving the world) proves the possession of eternal life and of living forever. (The Ryrie Study Bible: New American Standard Translation: 1995. Moody Publishers)
Ryrie agrees with Hiebert's interpretation of -note - Doing the will of God (the opposite of loving the world) proves the possession of eternal life and of living forever. (The Ryrie Study Bible: New American Standard Translation: 1995. Moody Publishers)
KJV 190017 And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.
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John Piper: “And the world passes away, and the lust of it.” Nobody buys stock in a company that is sure to go bankrupt. Nobody sets up house in a sinking ship.
John Piper: “And the world passes away, and the lust of it.” Nobody buys stock in a company that is sure to go bankrupt. Nobody sets up house in a sinking ship.
No reasonable person would lay up treasure where moth and rust destroy and thieves break in and steal, would they?
No reasonable person would lay up treasure where moth and rust destroy and thieves break in and steal, would they?
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The world is passing away!
The world is passing away!
To set your heart on it is only asking for heartache and misery in the end.
To set your heart on it is only asking for heartache and misery in the end.
That’s not all: not only is the world passing away, but also the lusts of it.
That’s not all: not only is the world passing away, but also the lusts of it.
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If you share the desires of the world, you will pass away. You will not only lose your treasure. You will lose your life. If you love the world, it will pass away and take you with it. “The world passes away and the lust of it.”
If you share the desires of the world, you will pass away. You will not only lose your treasure. You will lose your life. If you love the world, it will pass away and take you with it. “The world passes away and the lust of it.”
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Second, in John says, “But he who does the will of God abides for ever.”
Second, in John says, “But he who does the will of God abides for ever.”
KJV 190017 And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.
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The opposite of loving the world is not only loving the Father (-note), but also doing the will of the Father (-note).
The opposite of loving the world is not only loving the Father (-note), but also doing the will of the Father (-note).
KJV 190015 Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.
KJV 190017 And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.
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And that connection is not hard to understand. Jesus said, “If you love me you will keep my commandments” (). John said in , “For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments.”
And that connection is not hard to understand. Jesus said, “If you love me you will keep my commandments” (). John said in , “For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments.”
KJV 190015 If ye love me, keep my commandments.
KJV 19003 For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous.
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So loving the Father in -note and doing the will of God in are not really separate things. If you love God, you will love what He wills.
So loving the Father in -note and doing the will of God in are not really separate things. If you love God, you will love what He wills.
KJV 190015 Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.
KJV 190017 And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.
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It is empty talk to say I love God but I don’t love what God loves.
It is empty talk to say I love God but I don’t love what God loves.
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So John is saying in , “If you love the world, you will perish with the world, but if you don’t love the world but love God, you will do his will and live with him for ever.” (See full sermon Do Not Love the World)
So John is saying in , “If you love the world, you will perish with the world, but if you don’t love the world but love God, you will do his will and live with him for ever.” (See full sermon Do Not Love the World)
KJV 190017 And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.
Akin adds this comment: The heart of John’s argument is now given.
Akin adds this comment: The heart of John’s argument is now given.
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This final verse of the section “contrasts the outcomes of these two loves, two lives, and two orientations toward Life.”
This final verse of the section “contrasts the outcomes of these two loves, two lives, and two orientations toward Life.”
When compared with a life lived in the will of God, the things this life has to offer are really empty imitations of God’s best.
When compared with a life lived in the will of God, the things this life has to offer are really empty imitations of God’s best.
The things of the world seem to be of great value, but they are worthless when compared to the eternal blessings that come from doing the will of God.
The things of the world seem to be of great value, but they are worthless when compared to the eternal blessings that come from doing the will of God.
Jesus Christ in his death and resurrection has defeated the world that is opposed to God and has secured life eternal for those who believe.
Jesus Christ in his death and resurrection has defeated the world that is opposed to God and has secured life eternal for those who believe.
John links the believer’s confession of faith to his conduct by using the phrase “the one who does the will of God remains forever” to describe who will be a part of God’s eternal kingdom.
John links the believer’s confession of faith to his conduct by using the phrase “the one who does the will of God remains forever” to describe who will be a part of God’s eternal kingdom.
(Ibid)Gingrich calls - "The Sixth Test for Being a Christian - Not loving the world"David Wells defines worldliness as
(Ibid)Gingrich calls - "The Sixth Test for Being a Christian - Not loving the world"David Wells defines worldliness as
KJV 190012 I write unto you, little children, because your sins are forgiven you for his name’s sake. 13 I write unto you, fathers, because ye have known him that is from the beginning. I write unto you, young men, because ye have overcome the wicked one. I write unto you, little children, because ye have known the Father. 14 I have written unto you, fathers, because ye have known him that is from the beginning. I have written unto you, young men, because ye are strong, and the word of God abideth in you, and ye have overcome the wicked one. 15 Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. 17 And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.
What any particular culture does to make sin look normal and righteousness look strange.
What any particular culture does to make sin look normal and righteousness look strange.
As Matthew Henry succinctly said...This world is our passage and not our portion.C S Lewis added that...Enemy-occupied territory—that is what the world is.
As Matthew Henry succinctly said...This world is our passage and not our portion.C S Lewis added that...Enemy-occupied territory—that is what the world is.
John Piper offers this insight into the meaning of the world as used by James...The world has an inconsolable longing. It tries to satisfy the longing with scenic vacations, accomplishments of creativity, stunning cinematic productions, sexual exploits, sports extravaganzas, hallucinogenic drugs, ascetic rigors, managerial excellence, etc.
John Piper offers this insight into the meaning of the world as used by James...The world has an inconsolable longing. It tries to satisfy the longing with scenic vacations, accomplishments of creativity, stunning cinematic productions, sexual exploits, sports extravaganzas, hallucinogenic drugs, ascetic rigors, managerial excellence, etc.
But the longing remains. (Piper, J. The Dangerous Duty of Delight. Multnomah Publishers)
But the longing remains. (Piper, J. The Dangerous Duty of Delight. Multnomah Publishers)
Lehman Strauss observes that...Worldliness in a Christian's life must of necessity create disturbance and turmoil because neutrality is impossible where you have a divided allegiance.
Lehman Strauss observes that...Worldliness in a Christian's life must of necessity create disturbance and turmoil because neutrality is impossible where you have a divided allegiance.
Can an unfaithful husband hope for harmony in his home, or a disloyal wife peace?...The Christian who turns from Christ and His Church to seek pleasure and satisfaction at the cisterns of this world are like unfaithful women who leave their husbands to seek sensual pleasure with other men.
Can an unfaithful husband hope for harmony in his home, or a disloyal wife peace?...The Christian who turns from Christ and His Church to seek pleasure and satisfaction at the cisterns of this world are like unfaithful women who leave their husbands to seek sensual pleasure with other men.
God is jealous over us with a holy jealousy. He purchased us at great sacrifice to Himself; hence He wants us solely for Himself. (Lehman Strauss – James, Your Brother: Studies in the Epistle of James)
God is jealous over us with a holy jealousy. He purchased us at great sacrifice to Himself; hence He wants us solely for Himself. (Lehman Strauss – James, Your Brother: Studies in the Epistle of James)
Thomas Manton adds that...Seeking the world’s friendship is the quick way to be God’s enemy. God and the world are contrary; he is all good, and the world lies in wickedness and commands contrary things.
Thomas Manton adds that...Seeking the world’s friendship is the quick way to be God’s enemy. God and the world are contrary; he is all good, and the world lies in wickedness and commands contrary things.
The world says, “Do not miss any opportunity for gain and pleasure; if you will be fussy in standing on conscience, you will do nothing but draw trouble on yourselves.”
The world says, “Do not miss any opportunity for gain and pleasure; if you will be fussy in standing on conscience, you will do nothing but draw trouble on yourselves.”
But God says, “Deny yourselves, take up your cross (), renounce the world,” etc.
But God says, “Deny yourselves, take up your cross (), renounce the world,” etc.
KJV 190034 And when he had called the people unto him with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.
The world says, “Why should I take my bread and water … and give it to men coming from who knows where?”
The world says, “Why should I take my bread and water … and give it to men coming from who knows where?”
(). But God says, “Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide purses for yourselves that will not wear out” (). (A Practical Exposition of James)
(). But God says, “Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide purses for yourselves that will not wear out” (). (A Practical Exposition of James)
KJV 190011 Shall I then take my bread, and my water, and my flesh that I have killed for my shearers, and give it unto men, whom I know not whence they be?
KJV 190033 Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth.