What does the Bible say about loving god more than the world?
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The Bible teaches that God alone deserves our highest love, trust, obedience, and worship, so believers must not give their hearts to the passing desires and values of the world. Jesus names wholehearted love for God as the greatest commandment in Matthew 22:37 and Luke 10:27, and warns that calling Him Lord must be joined to doing His will in Luke 6:46. First John 2:15-17 contrasts love for the world with love for the Father, because worldly lust, pride, and possessions are passing away. By grace, Christians are called to worship God sincerely, love one another, and do everything for His glory, as John 4:19-24, 1 John 4:7-8, and 1 Corinthians 10:31 teach.
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- Luke 10:27 9 votes
- 1 John 2:15-17 7 votes
- James 4:4 6 votes
- Luke 6:46 5 votes
- Matthew 22:37 5 votes
- Deuteronomy 10:12 4 votes
- 1 Corinthians 10:31 4 votes
- 2 Timothy 3:2-5 3 votes
- 1 John 4:7-8 3 votes
- John 4:19-24 2 votes
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