Thanks Kat for you comments
What came to mind as i was reading that was
1Jn 2:15 Be not loving the world, neither that which is in the world. If ever anyone is loving the world, the love of the Father is not in him,
1Jn 2:16 for everything that is in the world, the desire of the flesh, and the desire of the eyes, and the ostentation of living, is not of the Father, but is of the world."
From having nothing i can really see the benefit and Purpose of not loving the world. I see " striving after wind." as Idols of the heart. Loving the world more than the Lord.
Joh 15:19 If you were of the world, the world would be fond of its own. Now, seeing that you are not of the world, but I choose you out of the world, therefore the world is hating you."
Joh 15:20 Remember the word which I said to you, 'A slave is not greater than his lord.' If Me they persecute, you they will be persecuting also. If My word they keep, yours also will they be keeping."
Joh 15:21 But all these things will they be doing to you because of My name, seeing that they are not acquainted with Him Who sends Me."
But for me being led with the Spirit of Christ i am now coming out of the world. Striving not for the wind but to seek Him. If i am to overcome the world and all that is in it, then i need the Spirit of Christ working with in me to do it.
Thanks Rene for your comment
Yes that scripture comes up in my mind most days. Its a really humbling feeling to know that we have to go through many things that Apostle Paul went through.
Mal 3:6 For I am the LORD, I change not;
And to know that We all go through our OWN specific trials and tribulation according to His will.
Thanks Musicman (Dan
) for your comments
Yes God has shown me real evil but i believe He only shows us as much as we need to see. And we all experience evil in different ways. Yes the knowledge i have gained from my experience has made me realise that the world really doesnt have that much to offer me.
May God bless and keep you all
Dan