Demas: He Loved This World – 2 Timothy 4:10
The story of Demas is a sad one. A traveling companion of Paul who, in the end, turned his back on Paul. Why? Because he loved this world.
Encouraging, comforting and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory. (1 Thess. 2:12 NIV)
The story of Demas is a sad one. A traveling companion of Paul who, in the end, turned his back on Paul. Why? Because he loved this world.
We live in a world that will, more likely than not, ridicule those who are of faith. But don’t surrender to the influence of the world. Be true to Jesus.
And John makes it clear that God loves the world. Not just some people who are in the world. But he has a love for everyone. And Jesus came to be the savior of everyone. And all who will believe in him will experience that salvation he offers. Those who refuse to believe will remain in this world and be condemned.
You cannot love the things of this world and also love God. You cannot serve two masters. Hold tightly to God and loosely to the world.