The Love Of The World and The Love Of God

Summary

The sermon, preached at Gower Street Chapel in 1868, emphasizes the biblical admonition from 1 John 2:15-17 to not love the world or its lusts, as loving the world excludes the love of the Father. It explores the nature of the world as fallen and opposed to God, the internal struggle believers face between worldly desires and godly love, and the transformative power of divine love to replace worldly affections. The preacher highlights the importance of spiritual separation from the world while living in it, urging believers to fix their hearts on God and His will.