1 John 2:15-17

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The main point (the heartfelt plea) that we discover in 1 John 2:15 is to not love the world or anything in it – to not attempt to find happiness apart from God – to stop, “looking for love in all the wrong places.”

The first argument against loving the world is…

1. Love for the World Pushes Out Love for God

The next argument against loving the world is that…

2. The World Is Passing Away

The world and its desires pass away – V.17a

Loving the world is a bad investment.

“If you love the world, it will pass away and take you with it.” – John Piper

The final argument against loving the world is that…

3. Eternal Life is Found in Loving God

Notice, this Assurance of Living Forever doesn’t flow out of a bunch of rules and regulations; rather, this Assurance of Living Forever flows out of love.