Bible Text: 1 John 2:12-17 | Preacher: Pastor Stephen Hess | Series: 1 John: Doctrine Discipline and Devotion |  

“Do Not Love the World”

1 John 2:12-17

Three Biblical Definitions of the “World”

1)      The universe or created order

2)      Human beings in general

3)      The fallen creation

John’s Central Point: “Do not love the world or the things in the world” (1 John 2:15).

The Things of this World (2:16)

1)      The desires of the flesh

2)      The desires of the eyes

3)      The pride of life

Two Reasons Not to Love the World

1)      Love for the world and love for the Father are incompatible (2:15-16)

2)      The world is passing away (2:17)