So how are we to flee the love of this world to do the will of God? 1 John 2:15-17
We are to pursue righteousness 2 Timothy 2:22
How does pursuing righteousness help us flee the lust of the flesh?
Because righteousness is walking in the Spirit Romans 8:5-10
And if you walk in the spirit, you will not fulfill the lust of the flesh Galatians 5:16
How does pursuing righteousness help us flee the lust of the eyes?
Because righteousness seeks to keep the law of God Exodus 20:17
We can keep from coveting and be content with what we have when we realize that we have the greatest possession ever Hebrews 13:5
How does pursuing righteousness help us flee the pride of life?
Because righteousness seeks to humble itself before the Lord Zephaniah 2:3
We are to pursue faith 2 Timothy 2:22
How does pursuing faith help us flee the lust of the flesh?
Because faith seeks its satisfaction in Jesus Christ John 6:35
How does pursuing faith help us flee the lust of the eyes?
Because faith is future oriented Hebrews 11:1
How does pursuing faith help us flee the pride of life?
Because faith believes the words of Jesus John 12:25
We are to pursue love 2 Timothy 2:22
How does pursuing love help us flee the lust of the flesh?
Because the one who truly loves his brothers, and even his own life, turns away from evil 1 Peter 3:8-12
And evil is fulfilling the lust of the flesh Jeremiah 2:13
How does pursuing love help us to flee the lust of the eyes?
Because biblical love does not covet Romans 13:8-10
How does pursuing love help us to flee the pride of life?
Because love lays down its life John 16:13
We are to pursue peace with those who call on the Lord with a pure heart 2 Timothy 2:22
Because we will not be successful in fleeing the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life alone Hebrews 10:24-25