The Christ follower lives in the world but is not of the world!

“Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him.” 1 John 2:15

The decision for Jesus changes your citizenship from the world to Heaven. Where the world was once your comfort zone it is now your enemy. Satan controls the world and desires to steal, kill and destroy. He is at work to deceive and destroy a believer. 

The world is built upon the values of greed and self sufficiency. There is no stability or hope in the world. It will always betray you.

The world will attempt to poison you with amoral standards and false claims. The world promotes worldly solutions to bring success but they will only bring disappointment and failure. 

Do not build your allegiance or dependence upon the world or lust after the things of the world. 

The believer can only find hope and peace in Jesus. He must learn to walk with Jesus under the authority of the Holy Spirit. This is where he will find protection from evil. 

Develop a mindset Jesus is your provider for all things and seek Him out for your every need. 

The gift of salvation will happen by declaring you will live for Jesus above all else. This decision is just the starting point because a new believer needs to be transformed with the wisdom, strength, knowledge and values of Jesus.

The act of salvation converts a human being into a new creature in Christ. The fullness of this transformation will not happen unless you take Jesus seriously. Develop a personal and embracing relationship with Jesus. Get to know Him and hear His voice.

Learn the disciplines of prayer, reading the Bible, and submitting to the authority of the Holy Spirit.

Commit your works each day to Jesus and pray for His thoughts to be established within you. 

Walk by faith in oneness with Jesus. Believe in the promises of Jesus and reject all worldly thinking!