1 John 2:15

“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.”

"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." - 1 John 2:15
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What does 1 John 2:15 mean?

1 John 2:15-17 from the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible reads: "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…

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Choosing Eternal Love Over Worldly Desires

In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, the call of the world can be ever so enticing. 1 John 2:15 serves as a vital reminder for believers, stating, "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…

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A Prayer for Detachment from Worldly Love

Heavenly Father, As we gather in your divine presence today, we feel compelled to pause and reflect deeply on your Word, particularly the profound truth found in 1 John 2:15, where it is declared, "Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the…

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1 John 2:15 - "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."
1 John 2:15-16 - "Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in them. For everything in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—comes not from the Father but from the world."
1 John 2:15-17 - "Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in them. For everything in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—comes not from the Father but from the world. The world and its desires pass away, but whoever does the will of God lives forever."
"Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in them. For everything in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—comes not from the Father but from the world." - 1 John 2:15-16
"Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in them. For everything in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—comes not from the Father but from the world. The world and its desires pass away, but whoever does the will of God lives forever." - 1 John 2:15-17
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1 John 2:26 - "These things have I written unto you concerning them that seduce you."
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1 John 2:20 - "But ye have an unction from the Holy One, and ye know all things."
1 John 2:3 - "And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments."
1 John 2:25 - "And this is the promise that he hath promised us, even eternal life."
1 John 2:12 - "I write unto you, little children, because your sins are forgiven you for his name's sake."
1 John 2:10 - "He that loveth his brother abideth in the light, and there is none occasion of stumbling in him."
1 John 2:9 - "He that saith he is in the light, and hateth his brother, is in darkness even until now."
1 John 2:23 - "Whosoever denieth the Son, the same hath not the Father: (but) he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also."
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1 John 2:6 - "He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked."
1 John 2:29 - "If ye know that he is righteous, ye know that every one that doeth righteousness is born of him."
1 John 2:17 - "And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever."
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