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1 John 2:15–17: Love the Father, Not the World

First John 2:15–17 never mentions a film. It commands believers not to love the world, defines that world by three cravings and pride, and sets the passing world against the one who does God's will. The question about any movie is answered by what the viewer loves, not by the title alone.

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1 John 2:15–17: Love of World and Pride of Life

First John 2:15–17 will not let a believer treat the pride of life as neutral ground. The text sets love for the world and love for the Father in open opposition, then leaves us to examine what we are actually endorsing.

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