June 5
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1 JOHN 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. 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. 17 And the world is passing away along with its desires, but whoever does the will of God abides forever. – 1 John 2:15-17
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1 JOHN 2 DO NOT LOVE THE WORLD OR THE THINGS IN IT
A poem inspired by these verses by ILMA
The Lord created all things and designed humans in his image for his own delight
God gave man a paradise to live in where they are provided for all their needs
He gave humans authority over many creatures and have dominion over them
When the devil tempted Adam and Eve, the order of God’s creation was destroyed
Humans handed over to Satan the key to rule and man’s nature became sinful
The devil had access to all that was given to man and began to plot their fall.
After the fall, all that are in the world became under the devil’s control
He is now prince of the world and rules over all that is temporal
The kingdom of God on the other hand is unseen and spiritual, it is eternal
All desires of the flesh, the eyes, and the pride of life are not from the Father
Therefore, if someone loves worldly things, they cannot please the Lord
Do not love the world or the things in it, or you put enmity against God.
When you conform to the systems that is in world, you are spiritually unfaithful
The Lord commanded to make him first in all things so that you won’t be sinful
If you follow the laws and the will of God, you will not love earthly things
To submit to God in all things is to kill the flesh and give up all cravings
If you love the world and everything in it, the devil rules your heart
If you love God, you will follow his precepts and you’ll never depart.
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REFLECTION
• What are some of the world systems that are unseen? Which among these systems have the enemy crippled your walk with God?
• Why is it difficult to clearly see how the world systems work?