John shared three things that separate a believer from the world.
1 John 2:16 - For all that is in the world — the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride of life — is not from the Father but is from the world.
1) What your eyes see and desire ---- ENVY
2) What your soul and body feel and desire ---- LUST
3) What you have achieved and accumulated ---- POSSESSIONS
In my world of real estate, posting about awards (commission earned) and achievements/accolades falls straight into the category of the pride of life (possessions). John was very clear about it. It is not from the Father, but is from the world.
The three things are the barometer of whether we love the world or the Father. If we keep ourselves away from these three things that will pass away with the world, our hearts will be prevented from lukewarm Christianity.
