The apostle John said, “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 of life—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 Jn. 2:15-17).

The greatest danger we face in life is love or desire for worldliness or sin. Sin is the only thing that can separate a man from God (Ps. 59:1-2; 1 Jn. 3:4). Sin often brings heartache to our lives and can bring eternal separation from God (see Rom. 6:23).

The Solution is love or desire for the Father and His Word. A proper, submissive (obedient) love for the Lord keeps us from sin, and also steadies our thoughts on the eternal reward of our gracious God.

The world is passing away. Those who do God’s will, will abide forever (see also 1 Pt. 1:23). Which do you choose?

Daren Schroeder