There’s a problem we all face – everyday. We have to set some boundaries on where the “world” begins and what influence the “world” is going to have on our lives. While the outward signs of our lives show we are in control, it is really what is in our hearts/minds that trips us up.
The Apostle John was not the only one in the “olden” days to point this out. You can check with David, Solomon, Peter and Paul (Jesus too for that matter). When John says “don’t love the things in the world (1 John 2:15)”, it puts a little speed bump in our lives. When my need for physical desires, things or my importance are the most important things in life, then it’s like hitting the speed bump full speed. We need to slow down for the speed bump – evaluate what is really important.
Remember, it’s what’s inside that controls us, even while we put up a “good front” for the people around us.
Look out! Here comes another speed bump!