The World and the Christian
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21. THE WORLD AND THE CHRISTIAN
21. THE WORLD AND THE CHRISTIAN
1 John 2:15–17 (LB)
I. THE LOVING—v. 15
I. THE LOVING—v. 15
“Stop loving this evil world and all that it offers you, for when you love these things you show that you do not really love God.”
A. Lack of fellowship—1 John 1:7. As we fellowship with God, His blood will keep cleansing us from sin (1 John 1:7; 2 Cor. 7:1).
A. Lack of fellowship—1 John 1:7. As we fellowship with God, His blood will keep cleansing us from sin (1 John 1:7; 2 Cor. 7:1).
B. Lack of firmness—Gal. 5:16. Walking in the Spirit. We must resist Satan (James 4:7, 8).
B. Lack of firmness—Gal. 5:16. Walking in the Spirit. We must resist Satan (James 4:7, 8).
C. Lack of faithfulness
C. Lack of faithfulness
1. Crucifixion—Gal. 2:20. Self must be forgotten.
1. Crucifixion—Gal. 2:20. Self must be forgotten.
2. Control—1 Cor. 9:27. Control of the body daily.
2. Control—1 Cor. 9:27. Control of the body daily.
3. Consecration—Rom. 6:12. Allowing no sin in the life.
3. Consecration—Rom. 6:12. Allowing no sin in the life.
II. THE LUSTING—v. 16
II. THE LUSTING—v. 16
A. Sex—“The craze for sex.”
A. Sex—“The craze for sex.”
1. Looking—Matt. 5:28. Committing adultery by thinking.
1. Looking—Matt. 5:28. Committing adultery by thinking.
2. Longing—Eph. 5:3; 1 Cor. 6:9. Those guilty of fornication cannot enter heaven.
2. Longing—Eph. 5:3; 1 Cor. 6:9. Those guilty of fornication cannot enter heaven.
3. Leaving—1 Cor. 6:18. Flee (run away) from fornication.
3. Leaving—1 Cor. 6:18. Flee (run away) from fornication.
4. Lust—James 1:14–15. Lust separates us from God.
4. Lust—James 1:14–15. Lust separates us from God.
B. Selfishness—“The ambition to buy everything that appeals to you.”
B. Selfishness—“The ambition to buy everything that appeals to you.”
1. Money—1 Tim. 6:10. The love of money brings much evil.
1. Money—1 Tim. 6:10. The love of money brings much evil.
2. Material—Matt. 6:19–21. Lay up treasures in heaven.
2. Material—Matt. 6:19–21. Lay up treasures in heaven.
C. Sensual—“And the pride that comes from wealth and importance.”
C. Sensual—“And the pride that comes from wealth and importance.”
1. Sinful pride—Prov. 3:7. Thinking you don’t need God.
1. Sinful pride—Prov. 3:7. Thinking you don’t need God.
2. Separating pride—James 4:6. God resists the proud.
2. Separating pride—James 4:6. God resists the proud.
III. THE LOSING—v. 17.
III. THE LOSING—v. 17.
A. The world—“This world is fading away.” Jesus said that this present world will pass away—Luke 21:33. All the evils and pleasures of the world will pass away.
A. The world—“This world is fading away.” Jesus said that this present world will pass away—Luke 21:33. All the evils and pleasures of the world will pass away.
B. The wrong—“And these evil, forbidden things will go with it.” The things of the world do not endure. Note: “And along with this gift comes the realization that God wants us to turn from godless living and sinful pleasures and to live good, God-fearing lives day after day” (Titus 2:12 LB).
B. The wrong—“And these evil, forbidden things will go with it.” The things of the world do not endure. Note: “And along with this gift comes the realization that God wants us to turn from godless living and sinful pleasures and to live good, God-fearing lives day after day” (Titus 2:12 LB).
C. The will—“But whoever keeps doing the will of God will live forever.” Compare with Romans 12:1, 2. God wants us to live in complete separation from the world (2 Cor. 6:17).
C. The will—“But whoever keeps doing the will of God will live forever.” Compare with Romans 12:1, 2. God wants us to live in complete separation from the world (2 Cor. 6:17).
Pentz, C. M. (1975). Christian Life Outlines (pp. 35–36). Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House.