Today’s Thought “Ruinous, and Satanic” G. Ward

1 John 2

¹⁵ Do not love the world nor 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 lust of the flesh and the lust of the eyes and the boastful pride of life, is not from the Father, but is from the world. ¹⁷ The world is passing away and also its lusts; but the one who does the will of God continues to live forever.

 

The ”abundant life” of Jesus’ discourse is indicative of spiritual attachment to Himself and not false teachers (John 10:10); never proposing a visual (i.e., material), or societal posture that includes an idea of there’s so much to inhabit in the earth, so get your inheritance now mentality. It’s furthers, that is - the lie given by some of a particular autumn suggesting to those younger, regarding their being privy to so much life ahead (as if to say departure from earth only occurs when one is old). Moreover, it’s (i.e., the world’s stance) antithetical to Truth to raise children to become academia zealots that ascertain tremendous credentials affording lifestyles substantiating perceived success without demanding “daily” bible regimen with insistence of followship onto its demand and whereas an eternity absolutely apart from Holy God to those lacking that spiritual pursuit feel they’re good enough for heaven, the Truth of God’s Word says no one is (*Ro.3:10).

The “world” is temporary and not a favorable term, but God’s will is permanent and unchangeable inviting any to assimilate immediately.