Worldliness

What it is and how to avoid it? 

WORLDLINESS is whatever is influenced by Satan, who is known as "the god of this world" (II Cor 4:4). And because of this, the "whole world lieth in wickedness" (I Jn 5:19). It is evil, sinful, deceptive and in darkness, opposing vehemently and hating everything relating to godliness; and its ways lead to destruction. In John 17:14 Jesus said, "The world hath hated them (children of God), because they are NOT OF THE WORLD, even as I am NOT OF THE WORLD."

Jesus has made a distinct line of demarcation between those who are of the world, and those who follow Jesus Christ in the ways of godliness. For a child of God, that line must be as far away as possible from the world and its affections, leaving no room for any kind of compromise. In John 15:19 Jesus said,"I have chosen you OUT OF THE WORLD, therefore the world hateth you."

Only when we become a LIVING SACRIFICE, totally committed to the Lord, can we do His will, and live a victorious life, apart from the world and its evil and subtle attractions (Rom 12:1,2). 

Language: English

No of Pages: 137 

Publisher: The Pentecostal Mission

Second Edition: 2026 

Reprint: 2023