Do not love the world. Compare James 4:4 and note. John does not mean our material universe, because this world is God's creation and is good (Genesis 1:31: 1 Timothy 4:4). Neither is it wicked people themselves, since God loves the world (John 3:16) of people whom he has created. John speaks of the world or cosmos of darkness!!! Human society is organized against God, and therefore against the Christian. Christians must be careful about their loyalties, and not allow themselves to oppose God! Compare Revelation 13:14-18; Revelation 18:4 and notes. Everything belongs to the Christian and is his to use (1 Corinthians 3:21-23), but the whole world becomes an idol for the one who does not ACTIVELY LOVE God!

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