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Be Distinct from the World – John 17:14-15
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As a citizen of God’s kingdom, I am called to be distinct from the world. And Jesus prays that God will keep us safe while in the world.

The Spirit Works to Convict the World – John 16:8-11
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The Holy Spirit convicts the world of its sin, the righteousness of Christ, and the judgment that awaits those who reject Christ.

Living As a Temporary Resident of Earth – Genesis 23:3-4
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Abraham lived as a temporary resident in Canaan. And he serves as a model for believers today, living as temporary residents of the earth.

Don’t Be Attached to the Things of This World – 1 Corinthians 7:31
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Do not become attached to the things of this world or put your hope in them. They are all temporary and will not last.

You Cannot Serve Two Masters – Luke 16:13-15
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You cannot serve two masters. Some choose the things of this world. Others choose to serve God. You can do one or the other, but not both.

A Warning against the World’s Influence – Deuteronomy 20:18
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As believers, we need to guard against the influence of the world. We are not to be like the people around us. Be holy instead.

Demas: He Loved This World – 2 Timothy 4:10
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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.

1 Peter: Don’t Surrender to the World’s Influence (4:1-6)
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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.

God Loves the Whole World, with No Exception
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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.

Do Not Love the World, Or Anything in It – 1 John 2:15
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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.