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IMAGE OF GOD

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Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not of the Father but is of the world.  I John 2: 15-16

So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. Genesis 1: 27

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, good- ness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23

(The communicable attributes of God)

Lust of the flesh

·         Unleashed passions and pleasures, self-gratification

·         Desire for happiness based on positive circumstance

·          Conflict 

Emotion

Love – agapé , love that seeks the welfare of another

 Joy – not based on circumstance but reflects an inner condition

 Peace – contentment despite turmoil, hardship, or unrest

Lust of the eyes

·         Thoughts, attitudes, motives based on covetousness

·         Greed and materialism

Intellect

Kindness – thoughts, attitudes, motives based on the welfare of another

Faithfulness – loyalty to God that characterizes thoughts, attitudes, and motives

Pride of life

·         Power and control based on selfish pursuit

·         Desire to be in control of own life – wanting to be own god

Will

Longsuffering – patience with no expectation of change this side of death or Christ’s return

Goodness – obedience to God based on desire to please Him

Gentleness—meekness, humility, willingness to be led

Self Control—a temperate life, living a fully textured life, commitment to right living as opposed to selfish living

IDOLATRY

DEVOTION