Protecting Our From Loving the World
Protecting Our Family From Loving the WorldFeb. 22, 2015
Background of 1st JohnWritten by Apostle JohnTo early Christians
(end of 1st century believers)Purpose:To warn against false
teachingsTo test if their profession of faith is genuineTo
encourage living up to Gods high standards in their spiritual &
moral lives 1 John 2:15-17 (ESV)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 desires
of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride of life -is not
from the Father but is from the world.17 And the world is passing
away along with its desires, but whoever does the will of God
abides forever.v.1515 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.
#1 You can love and serve only one Masterv.1616 For all that is
in the world- the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes
and pride of life -is not from the Father but is from the
world.
#2 The world and its desires rebels against God
Desires of the flesh
Desires of the eyes
Pride of life v.1717 And the world is passing away along with
its desires, but whoever does the will of God abides forever.
#3 Eternal happiness/life comes only from GodRECAPKNOW YOUR
MASTER#1 You can love and serve only one Master
KNOW THE ENEMY#2 The world and its desires rebels against
God
KNOW ON YOUR DESTINY#3 Lasting happiness (eternal life) comes
only from God
How do you protect your family/loved ones from the
world?ApplicationProtectDefenseOffenseGive them roots & wingsBe
on the winning team GODs !Get right and stay right with the
LORD!
For GOD so loved the worldPsalm 127:1-2Unless the LORD builds
the house its builders labor in vainUnless the LORD watches the
city the watchmen stand guard in vainIn vain you rise early and
stay late toiling for food to eat- for he grants sleep to those he
loves.
