From Walt Henrichsen's "Thought for Today":If the world held no attraction to you, then the command to not love the world would be vacuous.
This is a very interesting concept and one that many Christians miss. There is nothing wrong with appreciating the good things that this world has to offer. God has made this creation wonderful and marvelous. He has promised to bless us and wants us to prosper. Th problem lies not in the enjoyment of this world but in the LOVE of it. Denying myself brussel sprouts (for example) has no value. On the other hand, to give up reading (for pleasure) or techie toys would be very difficult indeed.
God asks for moderation in our lives. Some things are denied us as they are sin - for those things that are not, we are free to enjoy as long as they don't become our "love."
Blessings on your day
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