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