Do not love or cherish the world or the things that are in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in him.
For all that is in the world—the lust of the flesh [craving for sensual gratification] and the lust of the eyes [greedy longings of the mind] and the pride of life [assurance in one’s own resources or in the stability of earthly things]—these do not come from the Father but are from the world [itself].
And the world passes away and disappears, and with it the forbidden cravings (the passionate desires, the lust) of it; but he who does the will of God and carries out His purposes in his life abides (remains) forever.
Friends, don't ever forget that this present world is passing away. What we see is temporal, what we don't see is eternal. This morning our scripture reference reminds us to keep the main thing, the main thing! Jesus is to be first and foremost ahead of anything else this world offers. The beautiful part is, His love satisfies. Everything else can only bring temporary happiness. Seek Him first today, the fruit of that will bring a grand harvest! He is Faithful!
