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What Does It Mean to Love the World?

By Filings on Mon, 06/08/26
Christian Living
Worldliness
1 John 2:15–17
Affections

“The pride of life, then, could be described as an arrogant pride that one places in one’s possessions or overall situation in this present life. It is a satisfaction in temporary possessions and the benefits they afford instead of satisfaction in knowing, loving, and obeying God” - P&D

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