Thief of Hearts

The Book of 1 John: Thief of Hearts
1 John 2:15-17
Rev. Chris Strevel

I. The World Steals Your Strength and Maturity
A. All That Is Opposed to Christ and His Word

1. Sin in Every Form
2. Enslaved to Dominant "Fashions"
3. Man's Systems and Philosophies of Rebellion
   B. Loving World Blocks Overcoming, Growing, Knowing

ll. The World Steals Your Heart and Future
A. Lust of the Flesh - Bodily Urges Uncontrolled and Urging
B. Lust of the Eyes - Curiosity, Vanity and Greed Prowling
C. Pride of Life - Ambition, Arrogance Screaming for
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lll. The Father Offers You His Life, His Love, His Heaven
A. A Prohibition: Reject the World's Loves
B. A Warning: Two Loves Cannot Coexist
C. A Sobriety Check: World and Its Lusts Passing Away
D. A Promise: Do God's Will and Live Forever