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Worldliness

Worldliness. Ephesians 4:17-24. WHAT WILL WE SERVE?. Slaves of who or what we allow to conquer us, 2 Pet. 2:19 Christians choose to be slaves of righteousness, Rom. 6:15-18 (11-14) Yet, the world has captured too many Christians! 1 Cor. 15:33-34

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Worldliness

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  1. Worldliness Ephesians 4:17-24

  2. WHAT WILL WE SERVE? • Slaves of who or what we allow to conquer us, 2 Pet. 2:19 • Christians choose to be slaves of righteousness, Rom. 6:15-18 (11-14) • Yet, the world has captured too many Christians! 1 Cor. 15:33-34 • We must cast off the world and its darkness! Rom. 13:12-14

  3. What is the World & Worldliness?1 John 2:15-17 • System of evil that opposes God, Gal. 1:4 (Acts 4:24) • Dominion of Satan, 2 Cor. 4:4 • To be "worldly" is to be formed and fashioned after that which opposes God and His truth, James 4:4 • Disciples of Christ are not “of this world” John 15:18-19

  4. How does Worldliness Present Itself? • Begins in the mind (heart), Mk. 7:14-23 • Constant battle to keep mind and body pure, 2 Timothy 2:22 • Transform your mind, Rom. 12:2 (8:5-8) • Expressed through the flesh, Mark 7:21-23; 1 John 2:16 • Lust of the flesh: Sensual satisfaction • Lust of the eyes: Covetous consumption • Pride of life: Vainglory, conceit

  5. Heb. 12:1 1 Cor. 15:34 Open Our Eyes and See! Worldliness Entertainment Success Eph. 5:3 Matt. 16:26 The World Language Eph. 4:29 Recreation Eph. 5:11-12 Fashion 1 Pet. 3:3-4

  6. Heb. 12:1 1 Cor. 15:34 Open Our Eyes and See! Worldliness Nations Churches Prov. 14:34 Rev. 2:20 Destroys Eternally Rev. 21:8, 27 Homes Eph. 5:22-27 Christians 2 Tim. 4:10 Jas. 4:4

  7. Overcoming Worldliness: Our Challenge of Faith (1 Jno. 5:4) • Keep the proper love, 1 John 2:15; Mark 12:29-31 • Correctly identify sin and turn away from it, 1 Jno. 2:16; 1 Ths. 5:21-22 (1 Pet. 2:11) • Resist temptations, John 17:14-17; James 1:12-16; 4:4-10 • Set our affections (mind) on heavenly things, Colossians 3:1-4

  8. Do Not Love the World1 John 2:15-17 TEMPORARY TEMPORARY SATISFACTION PAIN AND RUIN ETERNAL PUNISHMENT

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