Love of the World.

" Do not love the world or the things of this world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in it - the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes and the pride of life - is not of the Father but is of the world. The world is passing away and the lust of it; but he who does the will of God abides forever. " - 1 John 2: 15-17

Have you ever thought about it. That everything will just pass by, and then you'll have to stand before God. What are you living for, is what He has given you not enough? Is He enough for you? Do you really need that thing which moths will eat and thieves will break in to steal?

Living in the city, sometimes i feel so easily my life caught up with the affairs of this world, Fame, fortune, luxurious shopping, living, eating, fleeting entertainment. As a Christian sometimes i feel embarrassed to call myself a follower of Jesus, especially if i am not living any different from the world. I feel that i go through ups and downs, but i am easily tempted and ensnared by the world as i live within it. Perhaps many of us go through this, but i want to continue running the race and not get distracted.

And people, well meaning Christians would try to tell you of how you should live, and its no different from the advices of the world. Go get a good job, invest in properties, seek comfort and security, go live in the West, it is much better living there. I honestly wonder if that is the advice God will give me, If i choose to be part of His family, is this how i take it all, its my time to live a comfortable, luxurious life? Is that what Jesus died for me for? And all the other Christians who were and are being persecuted now? Am i going to stand before Him thanking Him for blessing me with big houses and Hermes bags? 

Then he said to them all: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me. 24 For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will save it. 25 What good is it for someone to gain the whole world, and yet lose or forfeit their very self? 26 Whoever is ashamed of me and my words, the Son of Man will be ashamed of them when he comes in his glory and in the glory of the Father and of the holy angels. " - Luke 9:23-26

2 You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2 And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others.3 Join with me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. 4 No one serving as a soldier gets entangled in civilian affairs, but rather tries to please his commanding officer. 5 Similarly, anyone who competes as an athlete does not receive the victor’s crown except by competing according to the rules. 6 The hardworking farmer should be the first to receive a share of the crops. 7 Reflect on what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all this. - 2 Tim 2: 2-7

Jesus told him, "No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God." - Luke 9:62

I do feel we need to wake up, and be aware of our condition. like honestly WAKE UP. and stop being lukewarm, which God despises and will spit out.