1 John2:15
Translation
Do not love
Go to footnote numberthe world nor the things in the world; if anyone loves the world, the love that comes from the Father is not in him.
Paraphrase
Do not be committed to following the systems that govern this world; do not be committed to holding on to the things of this world; if someone is committed to following the systems that govern this world, he cannot be committed to following the Father in Heaven and His systems.
Footnotes
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This kind of love, agape in Greek, is an unfailing commitment. It is often characterized by self-sacrifice, but not by emotion. It is a choice that is followed by a firm commitment.