LOVING THE WORLD

by Danna Shirley

During a sermon one Sunday morning my pastor spoke the phrase “Loving the World.” I immediately saw a stark contrast of how some might love the world:

#1 Loving the world because of what IT has to offer YOU . . .

a.        Fame

b.        Success

c.         Education

d.        Money

e.         Material possessions

f.          Addictions

g.        Pride

h.        STDs

i.          Envy

j.          Greed

k.        Jealousy

l.          Hate / Unforgiveness

m.     Sex

n.        Abortion

o.        Racism

p.       Crime

q.        Evil / Sin

r.         Lost and undone

#2 Loving the world because of what YOU have to offer IT . . .

a.           Love

b.           Joy

c.            Peace

d.           Patience

e.            Kindness

f.             Goodness

g.           Faithfulness

h.           Gentleness

i.             Self-control

j.             Grace

k.           Mercy

l.             Forgiveness

m.        Abstinence

n.           Life is sacred

o.           Hope

p.          Faith

q.           Ministry / Missions

r.            Salvation

“For

GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD

that He gave His one and only Son

that whoever believes in Him

shall not perish

but have eternal life.”

(John 3:16)