The Things In The World
December 3rd, 2011 § 1 Comment
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. For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride in possessions—is not from the Father but is from the world. And the world is passing away along with its desires, but whoever does the will of God abides forever. - 1 John 2:15-17 ESV
Today I was reading through my daily Bible reading and these verses were part of one of my scheduled readings. I was struck by how they contrasted with what this time of year has become. Black Friday, Cyber Monday and all the Christmas shopping excess seems to run completely counter to John’s instructions.
It’s also an important warning for me to make sure that I focus on what really matters, and not on what is fleeting.
Thanks for sharing your faith. Connie
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