Worldliness
Believers are called to live in the world while not being of the world, as exemplified in Jesus Christ’s ministry.
God’s people are called to be separate from the world, yet a source of blessing to it
The example of Abraham Ge 12:1-3 The life of Abraham illustrates the biblical balance: called to separate from his native environment to be a blessing to the nations. Also see: Ge 15:7; 18:18; Gal 3:8
Jesus Christ is a model of the required balance of being in the world but not of it
He was in the world Jn 3:16-17 Also see: Jn 9:5; 16:28
He was not of the world Jn 8:23 Also see:Lk 4:5-8 Mt 4:8-10; Jn 17:14; 18:36; 1Jn 3:1
Believers are called to live in the world while not being of it
They have been chosen out of the world Jn 15:19 Also see: Jn 17:14,16; 2Co 6:17
They must avoid conformity with the world Ro 12:2 Also see: 1Th 4:3-5; 2Ti 4:10; Tit 2:12; Jas 1:27; 1Pe 1:14-16; 4:3-4; 1Jn 2:15; 5:4
They must maintain contact with the world 1Co 5:9-10 Also see: Jn 17:11
They must do good in the world Gal 6:10 Also see: Tit 2:14
Say this prayer to be saved or to renew your relationship with God:
Father in Heaven, thank You for sending Your Son, Jesus Christ, to die on the cross for the forgiveness of my sins. Lord Jesus, please forgive me for all my sins. Come into my heart and be my Lord and Savior. Teach me the Word of God and help me live for You. Fill me with Your Holy Spirit. In the name of Jesus, I pray. Amen.