Sleeping soundly by the railroad tracks

What does the world mean in this passage?

What is friendship with the world?

The world that stands in opposition to God, should we love it, leave it, or leaven it?

Why is loving the world natural for us?

Why are genuine Christians still tempted by the world?

Spiritual adultery (Jeremiah 31:31-32; Hosea 2:14-20)

Hating God (John 15:18-25; 1 John 2:15-17)

Becoming God's enemies (Romans 8:5-8)

Rejecting the Scriptures (James 4:5)

Are the Amish right? Should we retreat from the culture to preserve ourselves?

Does Christianity conquer sin or societies?

Does Christianity transform individuals or institutions?

Is Jesus Lord of some or all?

How can we leaven the world when we still have sinful tendencies?

He GIVES MORE GRACE. Grace to the humble.

What can we do?

Don't be lulled to sleep by the world.

Don't lose confidence in King Jesus.

My Father’s World
“The reformers were agreed that while there was no conflict between a Christian being involved in both realms, (spiritual and political) there was a contrast. Human activity can never bring salvation: that was the Reformation's central affirmation. And yet, the activity of Christian men and women does bring a certain transforming element as they live out their callings in distinction and honor, serving both to attract non-Christians to the gospel while also bringing civil righteousness, justice, and compassion to bear on human relationships. The Reformation is regarded by the consensus of secular historians as the most decisive moment in the social and cultural transformation of Europe into the "modern age." Nevertheless, its contributions to culture are the fruit, not the root, of that movement's message.
One can observe the effects of a shift from a basically human-centered and church-centered approach to a Christ-centered theology in the daily lives of the simple and the great. Liberating Christians from the tyranny of monastic spirituality to engage in worldly affairs as the truly godly and worthwhile activity was one of many theological reforms which had enormous sociological implications. We must urge our brothers and sisters again in our day to discover their callings, not by probing heaven's secret files, but by pursuing their particular interests, doing what is necessary to equip them for distinguished service in that field, and then using that vocation as a vehicle for bringing glory to God by serving the community.
– Michael Horton