Indiana Jones 3 – Choose Wisely.
This verses gives a contrast between two loves, two lives, two orientations toward life.
The core verse of this epistle.
Holy Living: 1 John 2:16 Counterfeit Coconuts
In some parts of the world, people catch monkeys with a simple trap: they place a treat inside a narrow-necked jar. The monkey reaches in, grabs the food—but with its clenched fist, it can’t pull its hand out. Freedom would be as simple as letting go, but the monkey refuses, and stays stuck.
This morning we’re going to look at 3 coconuts, if you will, that keep us trapped.
The world grabs our attention with what looks like treasure. But it traps us when we refuse to let go. The flesh says “I need it,” the eyes say “I want it,” and pride says “I deserve it.”
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Holy Living: 1 John 2:15 Two Options. One Love
I know we think it’s possible to love a bunch of things at one time. And that may be the case when we talk about our family, or friends, or favorite pizza. But when those things are opposites, it is unfeasible and really impossible. This verse talks about us having one love.
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