What kind of relationship should we have with the world?

Recognize the conflict

The conflict is with ungodliness among the majority of the world. Galatians 6:14

James 4:4

Ephesians 2:1-3

Have a positive influence on it

Directly

Matthew 5:13-16 - Someone can see us and end up glorifying God because of our good influence and example.

John 17:14-18 - Jesus prayed that His disciples would be safe from the evil one even though He was sending them out into the world.

Philippians 2:14-16 - We should be lights in the world. We must stand strong and be a positive influence.

Indirectly

I Peter 2:12 - Behave excellently in the world.

I Peter 3:1 - the influence a godly wife can have on her husband

Avoid and rise above its sin

II Peter 2:20-22 - Do not allow yourself to be drawn back into sin!

John 15:18-19 - The world may hate us because we are not of the world.

James 1:27

We are to be sancitified by truth. John 17:17

We arm ourselves with faith.

We decide to do right.