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NASB | 1 John 2:16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh and the lust of the eyes and the boastful pride of life, is not from the Father, but is from the world. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 John 2:16 For all that is in the world--the lust and sensual craving of the flesh and the lust and longing of the eyes and the boastful pride of life [pretentious confidence in one's resources or in the stability of earthly things]--these do not come from the Father, but are from the world. |
Bible Question: HI ARE WE IN THE AGE OF BEING RULED BY SATAN? |
Bible Answer: Yes! God has allowed Satan to be the god of this world (2 Cor. 4:4) God is using Satan to show mankind once for all eternity that the way of rebellion, lust and greed leads only to pain, suffering, and destruction. We must resist Satan and learn that only God's way leads to peace and joy and happiness. We are being tested in order to choose to be like God. Because God will not allow anyone to live for eternity who has not overcome Satan-the father of all evil and of his own free will chosen to follow God. |