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🌎 From Culture to Christ – Leaving the World Behind

 The world will teach you to love yourself, chase success, trust your truth, and live for the moment.

But Jesus says the opposite.


“If anyone would come after Me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow Me.” – Matthew 16:24


Following Jesus means leaving something behind — the world.





🌎 What Is “The World”?



The Bible isn’t talking about nature or people.

It’s talking about a system — a mindset — a way of living that’s ruled by sin, pride, lust, greed, and rebellion against God.


“Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him.” – 1 John 2:15


You can’t follow Jesus and blend in with the world at the same time.





❌ Culture Says:



  • “Follow your heart.”
  • “Live your truth.”
  • “You do you.”
  • “If it feels good, do it.”
  • “God knows your heart.”



That last one’s right — He does. And that should scare you if you’re still living in sin.


“The heart is deceitful above all things and desperately sick.” – Jeremiah 17:9





✅ Christ Says:



  • “Deny yourself.”
  • “Take up your cross.”
  • “Lose your life to find it.”
  • “Be holy, because I am holy.”
  • “If you love Me, obey My commands.”






🔥 Following Jesus Costs You the World



  • You might lose friends.
  • You might be misunderstood.
  • You might be mocked, hated, or left out.



But you’ll gain something the world can’t give — eternal life.


“What good is it to gain the whole world and forfeit your soul?” – Mark 8:36




You can’t walk with Christ and still dance with the world.

You can’t wear a cross and live in compromise.

You can’t be saved and stay the same.


Come out. Be separate. Be bold. Be His.


The world is passing away — but those who follow Jesus will live forever.

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