". . . and the vainglory of life, is not of the Father,
but is of the w0rld." 1 John 2:16
John here identifies what stirs pride in us all as the
spirit of the world. We know only too well that even in the seclusion of our
own homes we are as prone to fall a prey to the pride of life as are those who
enjoy great public success. For every glory that is not glory to God is vain
glory, and it is amazing what paltry successes can produce in us vainglory.
Give way to it, and we have given way to the world, with a consequent leakage
in our fellowship with God.
Oh, that God would open our eyes to see how subtle the
world is! Not only evil things but all those things that draw us ever so gently
away from him are forces in that system that is antagonistic to God. If it is
the pride of life and not the praise of God which inspires us, then we can know
for certain that we have touched the world. Let us therefore watch and pray.
Our communion with God is too precious to be put at risk.
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