1 John 2:15-17 “Do not love the world not the things in the
world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 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. The
world is passing away, and also its lusts; but the one who does the will of God
lives forever.” (NASB)
Hello,
Things all around us call for our time and attention.
Family, work, entertainment – and within each of those areas we are pulled in
separate directions as well. How do we handle all the pulling? Well, most of us
put together some kind of list (mentally if not physically!) and then
prioritize based on numerous factors. My question to us today is what is
driving priority? I think this section in 1 John is a great check for us
against our priority setting. What is motivating us? What are we giving our
love to? We know that love is not about words. It is about what is lived out
through time and attention. Are we spending too much of our love on the things
of the world?
Our love belongs on the things that are not from this world,
but of and from God.
Have a blessed day
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