The world is passing away with its lusts, but he who does God's will remains forever.
Resisting the appeal of the world is difficult for every believer. John urged his readers in view of its attractiveness to understand the avenues of its temptation and to remember four things. Love for the world indicates lack of love for God (1 John 2:15). It results in consequences that are not what our loving heavenly Father desires for our welfare (1 John 2:17). It lasts only a short time (1 John 2:17), and it precludes intimate fellowship with God (1 John 2:15).