1 John 2:17
“The world is passing away with its lusts, but he who does God’s will remains forever.”
What does 1 John 2:17 mean?
Everything that runs on selfish desire and human pride eventually fades away, like a building that looks impressive but has no foundation. When you choose instead to align yourself with what God wants, you're connecting to something permanent, something that outlasts every temporary thing the world offers. This isn't about grim denial of life's pleasures, but about recognizing which investments actually pay out. The person who follows God's will plants themselves in something eternal, while everything else is on borrowed time.