Scripture

We know that we are children of God and that the world is controlled by the evil one.

Observation

God has given us eternal life through His Son. Anyone who has the Son has life, and anyone who does not have the Son does not have life.

When we see a brother or sister sinning, we should pray for that person to repent. There is a sin which leads to death; not every sin leads to death.

We know that we are children of God and that the world is under the control of the evil one. We live in fellowship with the Son of God, and therefore we live in fellowship with the true God.

Application

There is a huge gulf between the children of God and the people of the world. The world and its people are controlled by the evil one. The children of God are led by God.

This is not to say that we should avoid unsaved people or look down on them. We should love them with the love of Jesus who loved the world enough to die for it. We should love them and seek to win them to Him.

At the same time, we should understand that the gospel will never be popular in the world. Most people do not want to know that they are sinners, although there are many people who long for their Redeemer.

We should also work at redeeming institutions that the world controls- education, entertainment, politics, and culture. Jesus is greater than satan, and He alone can rescue the world, its people and its structures.

Prayer

Thank you Lord for saving me. Thank you that I am led and directed by you and not by the evil one. Amen.