The Expulsive Power of a New Affection (1John 2:15-19) Introduction: Love for God cannot coexist with Love for the World Every heart loves something. "Until men recognize that they owe everything to God, that they are nourished by his fatherly care, that he is the Author of their every good, that they should seek nothing beyond him-they will never yield him willing service. . Indeed, no one gives himself freely and willingly to God's service unless, having tasted his fatherly love, he is drawn to love and worship him in return" (Institutes, 1.2, 1.5).
1. Do not love the world: What is the "world?" And what does it mean to love it? 2. The trinity which receives the world's love: Lust of the flesh, lust of the eyes, pride of life 3. The world is passing away and all its desires with it. 4. If you do the will of the father, you will live forever
Conclusion: Are all our desires for things of this world wrong? No, if they're a desire for God. "Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God." (1Cor 10:31, see Col 3:17).
"Whom have I in heaven but You, and on earth there is nothing that I desire besides You. My flesh and my heart fail; but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever" (Ps 73:25-26).
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A New Affection Communion With God - 1 John Redeemer Church, ARP
