RESISTING THE LURE OF WORLDLINESS

1 John 2:15-17

I. THE HEART OF THE COMMAND (1 John 2:15).
A. DO NOT LOVE THE ______________ OR THE
THINGS IN THE WORLD (cosmos)
1. The Explanation of Cosmos

2. The Essence of Cosmos

3. The Essentials of the Command

II. THE HEART BEHIND THE COMMAND (1 John 2:16-17).
A. THE ____________________ OF THE WORLD
1. The Desires of the _______________

 James 1:14; 2 Peter 3:3; Romans 1:24-25

2. The Desires of the _____________

 Achan (Joshua 7:20-21)
 David (2 Samuel 11:2).
 Eve (Genesis 3:5-6).

3. The Boastful ____________ of Life

B. THE _____________________ OF THE WORLD

What is the Antidote to Worldliness?
1. Remember, this _________ is not our home (1 Pet. 2:11).
2. Remember who you are in ___________ (2 Cor. 5:17).
3. Remember where your ____________ lies (Jas. 4:4).
4. Remember the ____________ of the world is foolishness.
5. Remember to mortify the flesh (Col. 3:5).
6. Refuse to allow the world to ____________ you into its
mold (Rom. 12:1-2).
7. Remember to __________ from the passions of the flesh.