The World v Jesus

"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."        1 John 2:15  NKJV

This verse should be read properly with, a discerning heart. God is not wanting us to hate the world. He wants us to love the world but not the evil things that go on in it.

God made this world back at creation and He was very pleased with His efforts. In fact, He took the next day off and rested as He looked at what He had created. Sadly, before too long, Satan ruined this by tempting Adam and Eve to allow sin to enter the world. But God has never stopped loving this world or His anointed people.

We are not to hate the world but, the things that draw us away from God. Just think of all the wonderful things in the world at this time - you and your family, a nice house to live in and a job that helps pay the never-ending bills. Look around our country - beaches, landscapes, nature and fresh air. Yes, there are some weak spots at this time but, that is not God's fault. It is down to bad planning from certain people. If we consider that our Father created this world and ourselves in six days, imagine what heaven must be like after 2000 years or so. It is unthinkable because, at this time, we just cannot comprehend this thought. God made everything for us too enjoy.

But. we are not to love the world (of sin that opposes God and His precepts). Satan has created a morally evil system and this is opposed to all that God is and holds dear. John is not talking about us loving the world; he is not talking about Planet Earth. He's talking about this organised system that is headed by Satan, that draws people away from God's love and will. We should have the love of the world within us but, not the sin and lust that it contains. Tony Evans gives us a good example:

'A ship belongs in the water, but the water doesn't belong in the ship. You are to be in the world, but the world should not be in you'.  Copyright Dr Tony Evans

The world is a beautiful place, and we need to make the most of it. At this time, without it, we would not be able to survive. Sadly, rather like Satan attacked the Garden of Eden, he has done the same to the whole of the world. But he won't win, he can't, Jesus has already won. But until the day when we enter Paradise, let is enjoy what we have - what God has given us through His love, and let us refuse to love what the world has to offer if, it doesn't meet with Jesus' approval.

If you don't know Jesus or, have fallen away, why not say this prayer right now:

'Lord Jesus, I have sinned and I ask you to forgive me and be my Lord and Saviour. Please come into my heart, fill me with Your Spirit and give me a brand new start today.

In Jesus' Name. Amen'

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