What in the World is Worldliness?

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What in the World is Worldliness? Resisting the Seduction of a Fallen World 1 John 2:15-17

1 John 2:15-17 15 Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 16 For all that is in the world--the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life--is not of the Father but is of the world. 17 And the world is passing away, and the lust of it; but he who does the will of God abides forever.

Introduction Lots of misunderstanding about worldliness. Most lessons only deal with some symptoms Adultery, Fornication Gambling, Immodest Dress Drinking, Dancing, Smoking Today – study the heart of the matter

Worldliness Destroys Souls Why be concerned? Worldliness Destroys Souls John 17:14 I am not of the world Galatians 1:4 deliver us out of the present world James 4:4 friend of the world is enemy of God James 1:27 keep unspotted from the world Romans 12:2 be not confomed to this world 2 Peter 1:4 corruption in the world by lust

Worldliness is of the Devil Why be concerned? Worldliness is of the Devil 1 Peter 5:8 Satan is our adversary Revelation 12:9 Deceiver of the whole world 1 Corinthians 4:4 Satan is the god of this world James 4:7 Satan must be resisted

Worldliness is not always evil Why be concerned? Worldliness is not always evil John 3:16 God loved the world WORLD – used in 3 ways Created world – John 21:25 world can't contain the books World of souls – John 3:16 God loved the world System of the world – 1 John 2:15 love not the world

What in the World is Worldliness? Love of the system (ways) of the world 1 John 2:16 Jesus Adam / Eve Lust of the flesh Stones to bread Eat for food Lust of the eyes See kingdoms Beautiful Pride of life Jump down Make me wise

What in the World is Worldliness? Love of the system (ways) of the world Centers in body, mind, and will of man

What in the World is Worldliness? Love of the system (ways) of the world Centers in body, mind, and will of man Religious + worldly There are worldly Christians

What in the World is Worldliness? Religious + worldly Colossians 3:2 set affections on things above 2 Timothy 4:10 Demas loved this present world Philippians 3:18-20 they mind earthly things Philippians 3:13-14 forgetting things behind

What in the World is Worldliness? Love of the system (ways) of the world Centers in body, mind, and will of man Religious + worldly Associated with Lust

What in the World is Worldliness? Associated with Lust Lust = desire for the forbidden Not all desire = lust

How to overcome Worldliness Victory is in Jesus Philippians 4:13 I can do all things Romans 8:31 we are more than conquerors Romans 12:2 look unto Jesus

How to overcome Worldliness Victory is in Jesus Study the Bible for Strength

How to overcome Worldliness Victory is in Jesus Study the Bible for Strength Pray for Wisdom

How to overcome Worldliness Victory is in Jesus Study the Bible for Strength Pray for Wisdom Avoid Evil 1 Thessalonians 5:22 Abstain from every form of evil.

1 John 5:4-5 4 For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world-- our faith. 5 Who is he who overcomes the world, but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?