1 John 2:16
For all the things of this world—our sinful desires, wanting everything we see, boasting about what we've accomplished in life— these things don't come from the Father but from the world.
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Genesis 6:2and the sons of God saw that these women were beautiful, and they took whichever ones they wanted.
Numbers 11:34They named that place Kibroth-hattaavah, because that was where they buried the people who had these intense food cravings.
Esther 1:3In the third year of his reign he organized a feast for his officials and administrators. The army commanders of Persia and Media, the nobles, and the provincial officials were all there with him.
Psalms 73:6They wear their pride like a necklace; they clothe themselves with violence.
Psalms 78:30But before they satisfied their appetite, while the meat was still in their mouths,
Proverbs 6:25Don't let your mind lust after her beauty, or let her hypnotize you with her fluttering eyelashes.
Matthew Henry on 1 John 2:13-18
Against the Love of the World. ( a. d. 80.) 12 I write unto you, little children, because your sins are forgiven you for his name's sake. 13 I write unto you, fathers, because ye have known him that is from the beginning. I write unto you, young men, because ye have overcome the wicked one. I write unto you, little children, because ye have known the Father. 14 I have written unto you, fathers, because ye have known him that is from the beginning. I have written unto you, young men, because ye are strong, and the… Read the whole commentary →