1 John 2:15–17 ESV “2:15 ¶ 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.

2:16 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.

2:17 And the world is passing away along with its desires, but whoever does the will of God abides forever.”

Joshua 24:1

Joshua 24:14–15

Joshua 24:20–21 

What are the ?

1 John 2:15–17

Matthew 6:24 

What happens if one chooses the ?

Mark 10:17–25 

Exodus 20:1–3 

What is the of the world?

1 John 2:16 

Luke 12:15–21

Allurement of the (flesh)

James 4:2–3 

1 Corinthians 10:6  

Galatians 5:16–17 

James 1:14–15 

Allurement of the

Ephesians 5:5–7 

Colossians 3:5–7 

Allurement of the

The greatest of all three categories of sin.

Genesis 3:1–10 

Genesis 2:16–17 

Allurement of the world

1 John 2:17 

Genesis 3:7-10 

Matthew 16:24–26 

What are the of loving the Lord?

Psalm 68:19 

Psalm 116:12 

Romans 12:1–2 

What does it really mean for me to Father?

Luke 19:1–10 

of God’s grace

Luke 15:11–24 

Things to Consider:

1.  What is most important in my life?  My wealth, possessions, pleasures, fame, power, or is serving the Lord the most important part of my life?

2.  Do I realize love is a choice I make?  Have I chosen to love the things of this world over loving the Lord?