Everything. John describes the world of 1 John 2:15 to show what he means. What the sinful self desires. A passionate desire for forbidden things. Augustine thought it meant immoral desires. John does not mean our physical bodies or our natural desires. He means we sin when Satan tempts us to use these natural desires in evil ways. Compare James 1:14-15; Galatians 5:16-18 and notes. What people see and want. Greed for luxury, houses, clothes, etc. The list is long! That people are so proud of. Boasting about titles, rank, power, wealth, etc. See how Christ described it in Luke 18:9-12; Matthew 23:5-7. These three factors can also be seen in the temptation of Jesus. See Matthew 4:1-11 and notes.

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