Youth Search The Scriptures WORLDLINESS AND WORLDLY AMUSEMENTS

Youth Search The Scriptures WORLDLINESS AND WORLDLY AMUSEMENTS Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Canada Lesson 739

Focal Scriptures Memory Verse Colossians 3: 1, 2 Main Text 1 John 2: 15 -17

Our Focus Today DESCRIPTION OF WORLDLINESS AND WORLDLY AMUSEMENTS • 1 John 2: 15 -17; Isaiah 3: 16 -24; Luke 17: 26 -30 DANGERS OF WORLDLINESS AND WORLDLY AMUSEMENTS • 1 John 2: 15 -17; Zephaniah; 1: 8; James 3: 15; 4: 4 DECISION AGAINST WORLDLINESS AND WORLDLY AMUSEMENTS • 1 John 2: 15 -17; Gen. 35: 1 -4; Deut. 18: 9; Rom. 12: 2

What is worldliness and worldly amusements? • Worldliness is any act or attitude that is in line with the evil systems, practices, dressing or adornments of the world. • Worldly amusement is the provision or enjoyment of worldly entertainments such as worldly music, dancing, parties, drinking, smoking, etc.

Some Basic Truths • Christ is coming for a pure Church without spot, wrinkle or any such thing that defiles. • Christ is coming for a pure Church without spot, wrinkle or any such thing. • The church and the world are two opposing systems, hence, the difference must be clear

The Trend of Worldliness • It begins in the heart as a secret, inward liking. – Colossian 3: 5 • Proceeds to a craving for the fancies and fashions of the world • Finally begins to show forth in the lifestyle of its victim. – 1 John 2: 15

When does a Christian youth become worldly? • The moment your heart begins to yearn after the sinful trends and contemporary fashions in the world. • When the people of the world (ungodly friends, colleagues, relations, neighbours, etc. ) dictate and determine your taste in dressing, choices and decisions.

Manifestations of worldliness Comportments • Phil. 4: 5 Choices • Joshua 24: 15 Clothings • 1 Timothy 2: 9 Companies • 2 Cor. 6: 14 Ceremonies • 1 Thess. 5: 22 Conversations • Eph. 5: 3, 4

Scriptural Helps for youths who rationalize worldliness • Join them to win them – Romans 12: 2 • It doesn’t really matter – 2 Timothy 4: 10 • The Word of God no more applies today… – Revelation 22: 18, 19

• Worldliness makes anyone the enemy of God (James 4: 4). Dangers of Worldliness • Leads to loss of conviction on serious biblical matters ; thereby leading to backsliding and compromise (2 Timothy 4: 10). • It corrupts the minds of other children of God (Romans 14: 21; 1 Cor. 8: 13). • Hinders the presence and power of God in the Church and brings about carnal competition in the church (1 Cor. 3: 3).

• We must show forth our light as true and obedient children of God • We must steer clear of carnal festivities Conclusions and things that are worldly (1 Cor. 10: 7) • We must seek to please God in everything we do (Galatians 1: 10). • We must pray to be totally free from worldliness and worldly amusements. “Whetherefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God” (1 Corinthians 10: 31)

Questions 1. What is worldliness and worldly amusements? 2. How does worldliness begin? 3. Mention some common ways worldliness and worldly amusements manifest among youths. 4. How do ‘modern Christian youths’ rationalise worldliness? 5. What inherent dangers does worldliness pose to the individual Christian and the church at large?

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