Dictionary of Bible Themes Human behaviour in the world is now characterised by self-centredness as a result of sin. Believers are called upon to renounce such sinful behaviour. 1 John 2:15-16Human passion in the world is expressed in various ways See also In physical desires Exodus 20:17Proverbs 27:20 Luke 12:15; 21:34 James 4:4 2 Peter 2:18-20 James 5:1,5 See also In indulgence Job 21:7-13Psalms 73:2-3 2 Timothy 4:10 Colossians 2:8 See also In intellectual pursuits Galatians 4:3-5Ephesians 2:3 Exodus 23:2 See also In a weak will Job 31:34Romans 6:17-19 John 17:6-19 Though remaining in the world, believers are not of the world Romans 12:2Believers are to renounce the passions of the world See also Through a renewed mind Galatians 1:4Ephesians 4:23 Colossians 3:5-10 1 Peter 1:14-15 See also Through obedience 2 Corinthians 10:2-5Galatians 5:24; 6:15 Ephesians 5:17 Titus 2:12 James 1:27 2 Peter 1:4 Luke 12:29-31 Through having spiritual priorities See also Matthew 10:39pp Mt 6:31-33 Luke 14:26-27; 17:33John 12:24-26 1 Timothy 6:6 1 Corinthians 3:1 See also Through growing to maturity Hebrews 5:12; 6:1-31 Timothy 6:7 The futility of worldly pursuits See also They bring no lasting material gain Job 1:21Psalms 49:17 Ecclesiastes 5:15 1 Timothy 6:17-19 Mark 8:36-37 They bring no spiritual gain See also Job 20:4-5pp Lk 9:25 Psalms 17:14Luke 16:25-26 See also 5038 mind, the human5769 behaviour 5902 maturity 8114 discipleship 8154 righteousness 8211 commitment to world 8301 love and enemies 8341 separation 8453 obedience 8461 priorities 8733 envy 8848 worldliness |
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