PPT-Worldliness

The sin of worldliness is a preoccupation with the things of this temporal life Its accepting and going along with the view and practices of society around us without discerning if they are biblical I believe that the key to our tendencies toward worldliness lies primarily in the two words going along We simply go along with the values and practices of society Jerry Bridges. Studies in 1 Corinthians Series [11]. 1 Corinthians 3:18-23. August 3, 2014. Pastor Paul K. Kim. RECAP: THE PROBLEM OF DIVISIONS . IN . THE CORINTHIAN CHURCH [CHAP 1-3]. Divisions: . The church was divided . Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord; rejoice, rejoice my spirit in God my savior. For God has regarded thlowly as she is. From henceforth all generations will call me blessed, so great is God Worldliness is not the appreciation of the beauty of the physical world that God has created (Psalm 8:3; Romans 1:19-20). It is also not engaging in serious study or carrying out one’s business w Practical Christian Living. Christ Baptist Church. Fall 2014. James . 4:1-12. How do you define worldliness?. Give some examples of activities that some Christians might typically view as “worldly?”. W. 65th St. church of Christ / March 29, 2009. 1. Dealing With Worldliness. The Sin of . Lasciviousness. 1 John 2:15-17 (NKJV) . 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.. “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 lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life--is not of the Father but is of the world. And the world is passing away, and the lust of it; but he who does the will of God abides forever” (NKJV). Don McClain. 1. W. 65th St. church of Christ / March 15, 2009. Dealing With Worldliness. Don McClain. 2. W. 65th St. church of Christ / March 15, 2009. Dealing With Worldliness. OBJECTIVE. Don McClain. Dealing With Worldliness. Psalms 106:38 (NKJV) . 38 . And shed innocent blood, The blood of their sons and daughters, Whom they sacrificed to the idols of Canaan; And the land was polluted with blood. . 7 Christians are strongly warned about the dangers of worldliness by the apostle John. He wrote: “Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love 1 2 Let’s examine whether or not physial pleasures are sinful. Many people use the following verse to ondemn all pleasures of the flesh: “Love not the world, nor the thin James 4. v. s. . 7 – 10 . Pastor Terry Smoak. Submit. to the Lord.. James . 4:7. THE CURE FOR WORLDLINESS. Resist the . devil. .. James . 4:7. THE CURE FOR WORLDLINESS. Draw near. to God.. James . Meaning:. Physical (vs. spiritual). Temporary (vs. eternal). Worldly, earthly, fleshly. Not necessarily sinful. Earthly temple (Heb. 9:1). Usually set in contrast to spiritual things. Worldly. Indulgence. There is Worldliness Among God’s People. Not Dealt With. Not preached on. Preached on – nothing else is done. Instruct. Correct. Prevent. Objectives. Worldliness. Dealing with…. Dealing With Worldliness. SEARCH THE SCRIPTURES 14-04-2019 RECAP OF OUR LAST STUDY From our last study, entitled “Complete armour for spiritual warfare” , we learnt that we are faced with constant battle against forces of darkness. We should not be ignorant; rather, we should be strong in the Lord to stand against the wiles of Satan. To be victorious,  we must put on God’s complete armour, guard against satanic deception, be watchful and prayerful and rely upon the grace and comfort of God.