Do not love the world nor the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 1 John 2:15
A familar verse as many compare themselves to others and justify the things they have or are participating in? Scripture says, ‘The Earth is the Lord’s and the fullness thereof’ – for we know He said it was ‘good/very good’ when He created all things, yet man’s handiwork, becomes as idols as man’s pride relishes his accomplishments, yet what he makes is gone over the years. But Creation still thrives, although we are not good stewards either of the Earth. Love not the world, pertains to the system of the world and the god of the world they serve, for His Kingdom is not of the world as the Gospels say. And loving the things in the world is a direct reference to man made things, we idolize and prioritize our time around, instead of spending it with our Father and His Son. Matt 6:33 says to Seek first His Kingdom and righteousness, so here is the priority which should be in our lives. And if we do this, His peace which passes all understanding, will guard our hearts as the Scripture says 🙂