Love is a Spiritual Battle

Preaching – Sr Pastor Chris Reutepohler – Series “What is Love: A Study of 1 John” Scripture passage: 1John 2:12-17 Outline: I. Love is a Spiritual Battle

A. A battle that everyone has to fight

1. Children – those young in the faith
2. Fathers – the leaders/those in authority
3. Young Men – the believers in the congregation

B. A battle for our hearts

1. You cannot love the world and the Father
2. Love of the world is ultimately meaningless
3. Warning against being seduced by the world

• a. Desires of the flesh
• b. Desires of the eyes
• c. Pride of life