The world around us is filled with distractions and temptations. It draws us and seduces us. How do we continue to live in the world without being lured into its traps? How do we even know what its traps are? And how do we navigate life in the midst of the world in confidence instead of fear? John gives us an exhortation and a vision for the path forward in our passage today.Application Questions:
Application Questions:
1. What are the aspects of the "system that takes the place of God" in this world that you find most compelling?
2. What things in this world do you covet that demonstrate your residual love for the world?
3. What things in this world do you take boastful (even internally) pride in that demonstrate your residual love for the world?
4. How does remembering the temporary nature of the things of this world help you to turn away from them? Or does it?
5. How does the love of God expel the love for the world in your heart?
