Offers that bring problems

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6 years ago

OFFERS THAT BRING PROBLEMS

“For the world offers only a craving for physical pleasure, a craving for everything we see, and pride in our achievements and possessions. These are not from the Father, but are from this world” (1 John 2:16 NLT).

The world is an expert at offering us the moon and the stars, but at the end all its offers bring problems. Today I want to teach you what Apostle John reveals to us in the previous verse. What are the three main offers the world makes us and that causes us problems?

1.Physical pleasure.

“For the world offers only a craving for physical pleasure…” (1 John 2:16 NLT).

The world bribes us to sell our morality in exchange for physical pleasure that is only momentary.

2. A craving for what we see.

“…. a craving for everything we see…” (1 John 2:16 NLT).

The world uses the marketing industry to entice our feelings and create a need in us. This is why we see something on television or at the mall and suddenly we think that we need a new suit or jewelry; but we really don’t need them.

3. Pride.

“… and pride in our achievements and possessions…” (1 John 2:16 NLT).

The world values us whenever we obtain possessions or achievements, but it doesn’t recognize us for who we really are. The world calls us someone important when we attain a title, a higher salary, or property; but God has given us an identity and before His eyes we are someone whether we have possessions or not.

Offers will always be made to us, but not all of them benefit us. So, what does God recommend to keep us focused on what is eternal rather than what is temporary?

“Do not love this world nor the things it offers you, for when you love the world, you do not have the love of the Father in you… And this world is fading away, along with everything that people crave. But anyone who does what pleases God will live forever” (1 John 2:15-17 NLT).

Think about it:
What offers has the world made to you that have caused you to lose your focus on what truly is important?
How can you re-focus your thoughts on the eternal things?