Today's exposition of 1 John 2:15-17 confronts us with one of the most sobering commands in Scripture: do not love the world. We discover that this isn't about rejecting God's beautiful creation or withdrawing from society, but about recognizing the dangerous spiritual reality we inhabit. The 'world' John warns against is the entire evil system under Satan's control—a realm of lies, hatred, and darkness that stands in complete opposition to God. What makes this message so urgent is John's stark declaration: love for God and love for the world are mutually exclusive. We cannot serve two masters. If our lives are characterized by supreme devotion to worldly pursuits, pleasures, or philosophies, then God's love is simply not in us—no matter what we profess with our lips. This isn't legalism; it's reality. Throughout Scripture, we see examples of people like Demas, the rich young ruler, and Ananias and Sapphira who seemed to be believers but ultimately chose the world over Christ. The warning is clear: worldliness is subtle, sinister, and spiritually deadly. As we examine our own hearts, we must ask ourselves honestly—what do we truly love? Where is our supreme devotion? This passage calls us to vigilant self-examination and radical commitment to Christ alone.