“Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in them. For everything in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—comes not from the Father but from the world.”
1 John 2:15–16, NIV
“Who is the liar? It is whoever denies that Jesus is the Christ. Such a person is the antichrist—denying the Father and the Son.”
1 John 2:22, NIV
Temptations common to all To take shortcuts to: Feel good Have goods Look good
The Problems That Derail Us
1. Lust of the flesh.
"But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days. People will be lovers of themselves… lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God—"
2 Timothy 3:1a, 4b, NIV
"…to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment."
1 Timothy 6:17b, NIV
2. Lust of the eyes.
"...but the worries of this life, the deceitfulness of wealth and the desires for other things come in and choke the word, making it unfruitful."(Mark 4:19, NIV
“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”
Matthew 6:33, NIV
3. Pride of life.
"Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall."
Proverbs 16:18, NIV
“And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory…”
2 Corinthians 3:18, NIV
The Way of Love!
“But you have an anointing from the Holy One, and all of you know the truth.”
1 John 2:20, NIV
1. Hang on to the truth!
“But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.”
John 14:26, NIV
2. Remain in the anointing.
“As for you, the anointing you received from him remains in you, and you do not need anyone to teach you. But as his anointing teaches you about all things and as that anointing is real, not counterfeit—just as it has taught you, remain in him.”
1 John 2:27, NIV
“You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.”
1 John 4:4, NIV
3. Trust your identity in Christ!
“See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!”
The Bible invites Christ-followers to live a life of love for God and others. In five short chapters, John, “the disciple whom Jesus loved,” gives us clear instructions to living a life of love.
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Keep Calm and Love On - Part 3 - CC | Sermons | Grace Church
“Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in them. For everything in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—comes not from the Father but from the world.”
1 John 2:15–16, NIV
“Who is the liar? It is whoever denies that Jesus is the Christ. Such a person is the antichrist—denying the Father and the Son.”
1 John 2:22, NIV
Temptations common to all To take shortcuts to: Feel good Have goods Look good
The Problems That Derail Us
1. Lust of the flesh.
"But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days. People will be lovers of themselves… lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God—"
2 Timothy 3:1a, 4b, NIV
"…to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment."
1 Timothy 6:17b, NIV
2. Lust of the eyes.
"...but the worries of this life, the deceitfulness of wealth and the desires for other things come in and choke the word, making it unfruitful."(Mark 4:19, NIV
“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”
Matthew 6:33, NIV
3. Pride of life.
"Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall."
Proverbs 16:18, NIV
“And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory…”
2 Corinthians 3:18, NIV
The Way of Love!
“But you have an anointing from the Holy One, and all of you know the truth.”
1 John 2:20, NIV
1. Hang on to the truth!
“But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.”
John 14:26, NIV
2. Remain in the anointing.
“As for you, the anointing you received from him remains in you, and you do not need anyone to teach you. But as his anointing teaches you about all things and as that anointing is real, not counterfeit—just as it has taught you, remain in him.”
1 John 2:27, NIV
“You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.”
1 John 4:4, NIV
3. Trust your identity in Christ!
“See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!”
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