Do not love the world
or the things in the
world...{1 John 2:15}
As Christians, we are in the world, but we
must be on guard against its influence. We make
our living in the world of business. We gain
learning in the world of education. We are amused by
the world of entertainment. We cheer for teams in the
world of sports. We participate in discussions of religion.
Like the air we breathe, the world is everywhere.
On a bright sunny day when you first walk
into a dark auditoriam, you are blinded by
the darkness. After a few moments the darkness
seems to lighten and you can see again. Before long, you
can see normally. Normally that is, until the lights are
turned up or you stroll out into the sunlight again and
the brightness forces you to shield your eyes.
Followers of Jesus live in a dimly lighted world where
sin looks attractive and righteousness looks drab. Yes we
are people of the light. We must be on guard that we do not
become so accustomed to the darkness of our society that
we think it is normal. Instead, we need to keep our eyes on
what God declares is bright and right...HWR
Worldliness conceals the
Light of Christ in your life!
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