Do Not Love the World

"Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for 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." 1 John 2:15-17

"For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him." Colossians 1:16

Lust of the flesh. Lust of the eyes. Pride of life.

The writer says that these are not from God. Yet, in Colossians, the writer states that all things were created in God. It is a thin line to be crossing. All things are indeed created in God, by God, through God. Yet, the purpose of it all is to bring praise to Him. Amazing cuisines, beautiful people, being confident are all gifts from God. However, if all that is sought after in life are such the following, it becomes a sin. It is simply too easy to be flowing in and out of worldly desires to holy thankfulness. 

It is simply weird to throw away what God has given you, while it is also weird to start craving for what you do not have. Balance seems the most difficult in life. 

"Do not be overrighteous, neither be overwise—why destroy yourself?
17 Do not be overwicked, and do not be a fool—why die before your time?
18 It is good to grasp the one and not let go of the other. 

Whoever fears God will avoid all extremes." Ecclesiastes 7:16-18

In a world where everything passes away, the only solid ground seems to be God according to the Bible.