^1Jhn2:15Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. ¹⁶For all that is in the world-- the desires [cravings] of the flesh [sinful man] and the desires [lust] of the eyes and pride in possessions [man's boasting of what he has and does]--is not from the Father but is from the world. ¹⁷And the world is passing away along with its desires, but whoever does the will of God abides [lives] forever. - ESV

^Rm14:17For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit, ¹⁸because anyone who serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and approved by men. ¹⁹Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification. - NIV

^Rm12:1Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God--this is your spiritual act of worship. ²Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is--his good, pleasing and perfect will. - NIV

Also see: Living as Strangers in the World

Faith   and   Love

Challenge:  True Life

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