Overcoming Worldliness

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Overcoming Worldliness Matthew 13:7, 22

What is Worldliness? Serving various lusts and pleasures (Titus 3:3) Setting our minds on things below (Col. 3:1-2) Mixed-up priorities (Matt. 22:36-40; 6:33)

What is Worldliness? Worldliness is the cause of sin (1 John 2:15-17) Three roots of sin Lust of flesh Lust of eyes Pride of life

What is Worldliness? Worldliness can poison churches (Rev. 2:18-23) Church in Thyatira known for works, love, service, faith, and patience Even growing in the eyes of God! Worldliness had corrupted them

How to Overcome Worldliness Establishing priorities (1 John 2:15; James 4:4) Transforming our lives (Rom. 12:1-2) Watching and praying (Luke 21:34-36)