" Worldliness "

My Very Best,

Well here we are again another week has come an gone. How are you making it, are you starting to feel somewhat worthless? Please practice looking up and calling on the name of Jesus in all circumstances. It's vital that we stay connected.

Being worldly is loving the things of the world more than the things of God. Some people think that worldliness is limited to eternal behavior-the people we associate with the places we go, the activities we enjoy. Worldliness is also internal because it begins in the heart and is characterized by three attitudes: (1) The lust of the
flesh - preoccupation with gratifying physical desires (2) The lust of the eyes - craving and accumulating things, bowing to the god of materialism; and (3) The boastful pride of life - obsession with one's status or importance. When the serpent tempted Eve (Genesis 3:6), he tempted her in these areas. Also, when the devil tempted Jesus in the wilderness, these were his three areas of attack. Please take heed if the devil had the nerve to tempt Jesus Christ the Son Of God, he will continue to come after us. By contrast, God values self - control, a spirit of generosity, and a commitment to humble service. It is possible to give the impression of avoiding worldly pleasure while still harboring worldly attitudes in one's heart. It is possible, like Jesus, to Love sinners and spend time with them while maintaining a commitment to the values of God's kingdom. What value are most important to you? Do your actions reflect the world's values or God's values?

Now, we are to avoid worldly chatter. In critical areas of christian teaching, we must carefully work through disagreements. but when we bicker long hours over words and theories that are not central to the christian faith and life, we only provoke anger and hurt feelings. Even if " Empty Chatter " reaches a resolution, it gains little ground they keep believers constantly focusing on false doctrine or unhelpful trivialities. Don't let anything keep you from work and service to God.

Last Point: The Word of God teaches us to say " NO " to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self - controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age. It is not enough to renounce sin and evil desires; we must also live actively for God. To fight ungodliness and worldly desires we must say no to temptation, but we must also say yes to active service for Christ.