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The song "Eternal Will of God" echoes a profound biblical exhortation drawn from 1 John 2:15-17. These verses penetrate deeply into the heart of a believer, urging a clear distinction between the transient allure of worldly desires and the eternality of doing God's will. The scripture states:
*"Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in them. For everything in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—comes not from the Father but from the world. The world and its desires pass away, but whoever does the will of God lives forever."*
The Apostle John writes at a time when the early Church faced external pressures and internal temptations. John, often regarded as the disciple whom Jesus loved, wrote these words to a predominantly Jewish-Christian audience towards the end of the first century. His epistles were likely penned in Ephesus, a major city teeming with idol worship and philosophical pursuits, all captivating human desires and intellect.
False teachings such as Gnosticism were arising, which promoted secret knowledge and often disparaged the material world, yet paradoxically indulged in moral laxity. John’s stern admonition counters these tendencies by redirecting believers' focus to the enduring truth—true love for the Father is incompatible with love for the world.
In Greek, the word for "love" used here is "agapao" (ἀγαπάω). This is not merely an emotional affection; it is a deliberate assent of the will—strong and steadfast. John emphasizes that "agapao" for the world is inherently opposed to "agapao" for God. This aligns with the Hebrew concept of "Ahavah" (אָהֵב), which also conveys a loyal, covenantal love demonstrating commitment and preference in behavior.
Further, the "world" in Greek is "kosmos" (κόσμος), and here it does not refer merely to the physical planet but the systemic life and value structures opposed to God's order. The world, in John's context, represents a domain of darkness, corrupted desires, and human pride.
The lyrics deliberate on two paths: the love for the world and the love for God the Father. It asserts that loving the world excludes the love of the Father. Cross-referencing James 4:4, the message resounds clearly: friendship with the world equates to enmity with God. The lyrics mirror Paul's admonition in Romans 12:2 not to conform to the pattern of this world but to be transformed by the renewing of our mind.
Three primary manifestations are listed:
1. The Lust of the Flesh: This is driven by our carnal nature and its desires that war against the Spirit (Galatians 5:16-21). These desires lead to actions contrary to God's righteousness.
2. The Lust of the Eyes: This represents the covetous demands placed upon what we see, akin to Eve’s temptation in Genesis 3:6 where the fruit was pleasing to the eye, leading to disobedience.
3. The Pride of Life: A false sense of self-sufficiency and arrogance, dismissing dependence on God as highlighted in Proverbs 16:18—pride precedes a fall.
Each element is a counterfeit offering of the world that seeks to divert believers from the way of Christ, who himself denied these temptations (Matthew 4:1-11).
How then, shall we walk?
Proclamation:
"I am not of this world. I refuse the allurements of the flesh, the demands of the eyes, and the pride of life. I choose to love my Father in Heaven. The world and its desires are passing away, but as I do the will of God, I will live forever with Him."
Prayer:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with humble hearts, acknowledging the subtlety and strength of worldly attractions. Grant us the grace to love You wholeheartedly, renouncing any love for this world that would displace our devotion to You. Empower us by Your Spirit to walk in Your will, embracing Your eternal purposes. May our lives reflect Your kingdom principles as we await the fulfillment of Your promises. In Jesus' mighty name, Amen.
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