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Keep Walking in Divine LightThe Watchtower—1986 | July 15
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17. Christians must not satisfy what worldly desires?
17 “Everything in the world” does not originate with God. This includes “the desire of the flesh,” the satisfying of which means gratifying such sinful yearnings as immoral sexual desires. (1 Corinthians 6:15-20; Galatians 5:19-21) Also to be avoided is yielding to “the desire of the eyes.” The visually desirable forbidden fruit enticed Eve, and David’s viewing of Bath-sheba while she was bathing led to gross sin. (Genesis 3:6; 2 Samuel 11:2-17) To keep walking in divine light, then, we must avoid debased entertainment and other things that appeal to sinful desires and corrupt the heart.—Proverbs 2:10-22; 4:20-27.
18. Why is “the showy display of one’s means of life” pointless, and what does it fail to bring?
18 Also originating with the world is “the showy display of one’s means of life.” A proud person may boast about his wealth, his wardrobe, and the like, all of which can be lost. His “showy display” may impress some people and bring fleeting praise but not divine blessing.—Matthew 6:2, 5, 16, 19-21; James 4:16.
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