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Worldliness

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

WORLDLINESS

MUNDANE SPIRIT

1. False maxims directly opposed to the precepts of Christ

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The world exalts pleasure, prestige/fame, power, violence, riches.

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Perversion of values: thieves are considered adept in business; people of loose morals are admired as sophisticated.

2. Ridicule and persecution of those who strive to live honestly and decently

Mockery of authority of morality

Disdain for those who strive to lead good lives

3. Pleasures and diversions, uncontrolled lower appetites

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Food, drinks, sex, drugs, alcohol

Unrestricted entertainment in social media, print media, broadcast media

4. Scandal and bad examples

Matthew 18:7
“Woe to that man through whom scandal comes.”