Why Are Christians Told Not to Love the World? (1 John 2) Ray Van Neste This first imperative of the letter can be misunderstood if we fail to identify the "world" properly. "Things in the world" does not refer to creation; this is not a dualist call to be concerned only with spiritual rather than physical things. Thus John is not forbidding appreciation of creation or love for people. What does he mean then? Keep Reading Featured Articles 4 Things Pro-Life Christians Must Do in a Post-Roe World Scott Klusendorf 9 Common Excuses for Not Memorizing Scripture (And How to Overcome Them) Andrew Davis Actually, Goodness and Mercy Don't Follow Us David Gibson Get a free ebook by telling us a little bit about yourself! Take 1-Minute Survey Crossway+ Offer 30% OFF + FREE EBOOK Hidden with Christ in God A Theology of Colossians and Philemon In Hidden with Christ in God, author Kevin W. McFadden examines the theology and themes of Colossians and Philemon to teach believers the hidden hope of Christ and what it means to live a Christ-centered life.   Regular Price: $19.99 Crossway+: $13.99 Don't have a Crossway+ account? Sign up for free. "All true humility starts before God himself, then trickles out into our other relationships."  —Gavin Ortlund on conceptualizing humility in relation to God Listen Now Has Christianity Really Caused More Harm Than Good in the World? In this episode, Sharon James discusses the fact that many people no longer agree that Christianity is largely a force for good as they would have in decades past, and she makes the case that despite the many failings of many Christians over the centuries, Christianity has indeed been very good for the world. Apple Podcasts  |  Spotify  |  Crossway Featured Video Pro-Life vs. Whole-Life: What's the Difference? Scott Klusendorf As Christians, we should care about a lot of issues, but the difference is in the operational objectives between the two camps. Watch Now "Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness will find life, righteousness, and honor." —Proverbs 21:21 Connect with Us! Subscribe to our newsletter Crossway is a not-for-profit Christian ministry that exists solely for the purpose of proclaiming the gospel through publishing gospel-centered, Bible-centered content. Learn more or donate today at crossway.org/about. You are receiving this email because you signed up to receive updates from Crossway. Crossway 1300 Crescent St. Wheaton, IL 60187 Add us to your address book

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