Introduction

We have come to the end of our series, “Collide.” So far, we laid the foundation of standing firm in our faith when the world attempts to convince us of a different value system. Next, we talked about the importance of allowing God to transform our minds, and from there, our lives. Last week, we spoke about receiving truth from God’s Word, while both holding onto it and giving it away.

Today, as we close out this series, I believe standing firm in our faith has to include a most important four-letter word: LOVE. We have to love what matters most.

We have to love what matters most.

Point 1: Correct the Crave

John talks about a craving here in this passage. He says we are tempted to crave the things of this world. However, I believe the first step to loving what matters is ‘Correcting the Crave.'

We have already highlighted different worldly desires in this series, but John names cravings for us that have to do with our flesh. For example, he says things like “physical pleasure.” Maybe you can relate with this one immediately.

You know you are tempted to keep going back to the same website that fulfills you physically for about 5 minutes. Or, you are tempted to respond to a lustful feeling that comes your way every time you start scrolling through Instagram.

The desire for physical intimacy and connection are not wrong desires ... View this full sermon with PRO Premium