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Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love 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 pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. And the world passes away, and the lust thereof: but he that does the will of God stays for ever. 1 John 2:15-17
I must confess I am no exception when it comes to loving things of the world. Shoes, bags, watches and perfumes are my temptations. I have an appetite for fine things. According to the Scripture this morning, I do understand these are vain fancies I run after, which needs to be at once curtailed.
Clearly the Scripture says the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes and the pride of life are of this world and not of the Father.
If we love the Father we must confess and denounce our craze for things of the world. Let us pray:
Dear Father: Thank you for the conviction of our sin at the coffee table this morning Lord. We are sorry for lusting after things of this world Lord. There are enough of everything you have blessed us with Lord. We need not and must not desire more of anything but you Lord. Please forgive us Lord. Please help us control our spending habit Lord. Please let us be very careful about using the funds you have given us to please you Lord. Please forgive us Lord. Please let us not repeat the same mistakes again Lord. Thank you once again for your mercy Lord. For your grace that is ready to forgive us Lord. Thank you Jesus for embracing us once again in your love Lord.
If there is anyone else here who needs a special touch this morning, please reach out to them Lord. Let them experience your presence Lord. Let them enjoy your embrace too Lord.
All glory, honor and power to you alone Lord.
In Jesus Christ's most precious name we pray,
Amen!
But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that.1 Timothy 6:6-8
Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love 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 pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. And the world passes away, and the lust thereof: but he that does the will of God stays for ever. 1 John 2:15-17
I must confess I am no exception when it comes to loving things of the world. Shoes, bags, watches and perfumes are my temptations. I have an appetite for fine things. According to the Scripture this morning, I do understand these are vain fancies I run after, which needs to be at once curtailed.
Clearly the Scripture says the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes and the pride of life are of this world and not of the Father.
If we love the Father we must confess and denounce our craze for things of the world. Let us pray:
Dear Father: Thank you for the conviction of our sin at the coffee table this morning Lord. We are sorry for lusting after things of this world Lord. There are enough of everything you have blessed us with Lord. We need not and must not desire more of anything but you Lord. Please forgive us Lord. Please help us control our spending habit Lord. Please let us be very careful about using the funds you have given us to please you Lord. Please forgive us Lord. Please let us not repeat the same mistakes again Lord. Thank you once again for your mercy Lord. For your grace that is ready to forgive us Lord. Thank you Jesus for embracing us once again in your love Lord.
If there is anyone else here who needs a special touch this morning, please reach out to them Lord. Let them experience your presence Lord. Let them enjoy your embrace too Lord.
All glory, honor and power to you alone Lord.
In Jesus Christ's most precious name we pray,
Amen!
But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that.1 Timothy 6:6-8
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