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 . 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 W. 65th St. church of Christ / March 29, 2009. 1. Dealing With Worldliness. The Sin of Fornication. 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.. unstained. . from. . the. . world. .”. James 1:27. What is worldliness?. Fashioning yourself according to this world’s standards and ways (Romans 12:2). That part of the world that is not a product of the love of the Father (1 John 2:15-17). Love the World. (1 Jn. 2:15-17. ). John’s Plea: “Do not love the world or the things in the world.” (1 Jn. 2:15). The Christian’s Relationship to the World:. “…because . you are not of the world. 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.. 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 Genesis 13:1-18. Pastor . Keone. Genesis . 13:1-4 . . 1. . So Abram went up from Egypt to the Negev, with his wife and everything he had, and Lot went with him. . 2 . Abram had become very wealthy in livestock and in silver and gold. . 34 When He had called the people to Himself, with His disciples also, He said to them, “Whoever desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. 35 For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake and the gospel’s will save it. 36 For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? 37 Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul? 38 For whoever is ashamed of Me and My words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him the Son of Man also will be ashamed when He comes in the glory of His Father with the holy angels.”. 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. Understanding Worldliness. What Not to Say?. Dancing is Wrong?. Social Drinking is a Sin?. What Clothing is Immodest?. The Dangers of Fornication?. A Series. How Do We Determine?. . Accept that there is an Objective Standard.