Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.
Sex outside of marriage:
People of the world feel it is natural to date someone and take them for a "test drive" before committing. Fornication is a sin and God wants us to trust Him in guiding us to our life partner.
What if you don't want to be married?
Sex outside of marriage is a sin no matter how you flip it or smack it down. Keep in mind for those that are against marriage, God will not honor your sin because you choose not to marry.
I say therefore to the unmarried and widows, it is good for them if they abide even as I. But if they cannot contain, let them marry: for it is better to marry than to burn.- 1 Corinthians 7:8, 9
Soberness:
Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world. - 1 Peter 5:8,9
Is it possible to be sober-minded and high or drunk at the same time?
NO, it is oxymoronic. The Lord expects us to be sober for our sake. Consider the scripture above. Do not willfully open doors for the enemy to take you down. He has a way of convincing us to do it ourselves. Repeated suggestions can lead to formed ideals. Learn to train your own thoughts so you can can control your actions.
Generational curses are real. If there is alcohol abuse or any other form of addiction in your family, chances are you may be susceptible to the influence. Be self aware and mindful of what your drawn to.
Abortion:
Is abortion wrong? Ask yourself this. If your great grandmother had aborted your grand mother, where would your family be? You would not exist because your grandmother would be dead, your mother or father would not have been born, and you would not be here. It's unjustifiable and MURDER.
Yes women are in charge of their own bodies and have the right to make their own choices however, IT IS STILL MURDER.
Some may not agree but the truth must be told. See the scripture below.
When I say unto the wicked, Thou shalt surely die; and thou givest him not warning, nor speakest to warn the wicked from his wicked way, to save his life; the same wicked man shall die in his iniquity; but his blood will I require at thine hand. - Ezekiel 3:18
God's name in vain:
Not sure how someone can say they love or even believe in God, curse at Him and think Kingdom living will be in their future.
Selective righteousness:
Separating church from state, Being cruel at work and a Christian at home, being a pastor on Sunday and a heathen Monday-Saturday, are all examples of selective righteousness. God is going to judge all of our ways. What's in our hearts and how we treat people in all areas of life.
For the ways of man are before the eyes of the Lord, and he pondereth all his goings. - Proverbs 5:21
the Lord search the heart, I try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings.- Jeremiah 17:10
We should not be influenced by the world but rather be the influencers. Those that walk with the Love of Christ are the light of the world. We are to be the example of what is good in the world so that others know that genuine good is possible and comes though Christ Jesus.
Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven." - Matthew 5:13-16
Be encouraged, we are in this together.
My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. - 1 John 2:1
