The Command To “Love Not”


Bible Text: 1 John 2:15-17 | Preacher: Jeff Voegtlin | Series: 1 John

Command:  Do Not Love

The World
The Things in the World

Disobedient:  No Love of the Father

Reason:  Nothing in the world is of the Father

all is infidelity, adultery to Him
all is enmity, rebellion from Him

lust of flesh – deep, physical
lust of eyes – surface, material
pride of life – foundation, volitional

Reason:  All world passes away (like a train at the crossing)
All in the world passes away.

Reward: Obedient: Abides for ever

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What is the World?  Not nature; rather, it is… society, business, entertainment, religion, culture, education, houses, technologies, money, position, etc.

Why does God give this command?

God is not capricious (willy-nilly!)!
He commands for our good.
He knows what will harm us.

husbands/wives
fathers/children

We are drawn to love the world.

Who is Commanded?

Young, Strong, Wise
Children, Young Men, Fathers
verses 12-14

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Published by Jeff Voegtlin

Dr. Jeff Voegtlin has been in Christian service for over twenty years. He is an associate pastor at Fairhaven Baptist Church in Chesterton, Indiana, and a Vice President of Fairhaven Baptist College. As conductor of the church and schools' orchestra program, and overseer of the educational program of the college, his teaching has helped to train hundreds of young adults to prepare for full-time ministry. After completing a bachelor's degree from Fairhaven Baptist College, he received a master's degree in Bible from Pensacola Christian College. In 2007, he completed the requirements to finish a doctor's degree in education from Bob Jones University. Dr. Voegtlin is available for seminars in instrumental and choral music practice and philosophy, for education seminars, and to preach and present the college ministry.