The Lust of the Eyes

Our Enemy, pt. 2: (1 John 2:15–17)

15Do not love this world nor

the things it offers you, for

when you love the world, you

do not have the love of the

Father in you.

16For the world offers only a

craving for physical pleasure,

a craving for everything we

see, and pride in our

achievements and

possessions. These are not

from the Father, but are from

this world.

17And this world is fading

away, along with everything

that people crave. But

anyone who does what

pleases God will live forever. NLT

Two Opposing Kingdoms

But you belong to God, my

dear children. You have

already won a victory over

those people, because the

Spirit who lives in you is

greater than the spirit who

lives in the world.

1 John 4:4-6

5Those people belong to this

world, so they speak from the

world’s viewpoint, and the

world listens to them. 6But we

belong to God, and those who

know God listen to us.

1 John 4:4-6

If they do not belong to God,

they do not listen to us. That is

how we know if someone has

the Spirit of truth or the spirit

of deception. NLT

1 John 4:4-6

For every child of God defeats

this evil world, and we achieve

this victory through our faith.5And who can win this battle

against the world? Only those

who believe that Jesus is the

Son of God. NLT

1 John 5:4-5

The world would love you as

one of its own if you belonged

to it, but you are no longer part

of the world. I chose you to

come out of the world, so

it hates you. NLT

John 15:19

Hate

the

light

John 3:20-21

Fear

their

sins will

be

exposed.

Acts 13:7-8

He was trying to keep

the governor from

believing.

1 Thess 2:15-

16

Work against

all humanity

But evil people and impostors

will flourish. They will deceive

others and will themselves be

deceived. 14But you must

remain faithful to the things

you have been taught. NLT

2 Tim 3:13-14

Lust of the

Flesh

is an offer that comes from

outside of us that stirs up

sensuality in us two ways:

Lust of the

Flesh

What it is (pornography)

How it is achieved

(premarital and extramarital sex

and overeating).

Lust of the

Flesh

God’s Solution

Purity

Lust of the

Eyes

is an offer that comes from

outside of us that stirs up

thoughts and feelings of

discontent

Lust of the

Eyes

God’s Solution

Contentment

Lust of the

Eyes

attempts to pervert God’s gift

of our eyes by enticing us

with things in excess or by

telling us we aren’t satisfied

with what we have

Lust of the

Eyes

The end result of the

temptation though our eyes is

dissatisfaction, idolatry and

wanting what others have.

Lust of the

Flesh

Sensual

tempts us to act like animals

Lust of the

Eyes

Covetousness

tempts us to be discontent

with God and His provisions.

Lust of the

Flesh

Is a sin against

yourself

Lust of the

Eyes

Jealousy

Envy

Greed

Discontent

Resentful

Longings

Meditation &

Application

Short term & shallow pleasures

of the world

Eternal pleasure given to

you by God.

If you think you are standing

strong, be careful not to fall. 13The temptations in your life

are no different from what

others experience.

1 Cor. 10:12-14

And God is faithful. He will not

allow the temptation to be

more than you can stand.

When you are tempted, he will

show you a way out so that

you can endure.

1 Cor. 10:12-14

14So, my dear friends, flee from

the worship of idols. NLT

1 Cor. 10:12-14

Meditation &

Application

Ask God

to show

you the

way out,

Look and

listen for

Him to

respond

Meditation &

Application

An antidote to lust of the

eyes is THANKING GOD for

what He has already given

you and promises you in

heaven.

Meditation &

Application

CONTENTMENT

in God’s provision

is His solution to

lust of the eyes.

Meditation &

Application

The World’s Material Magic

will not get you in its grip

when you are CONTENT

with GOD’S Provisions.