Faith Forward #166 - Illuminated Wk 4

In this episode, Brian and Jon reflect on 1 John 2:12–17 and invites us to consider a challenging question: What are we building? John writes to believers who already know God, yet still feel the pull of the short-term — comfort, captivation, and validation that promise satisfaction apart from Him. Using the image of this world as a temporary rental, the conversation contrasts living like renters versus owners. Renting centers on personal comfort and immediacy; ownership is marked by stewardship, cultivation, growth, and legacy. John isn’t calling us to reject delight or disengage from the world, but to reorder our priorities around God’s long-term purposes. The invitation is clear: live with intention, invest wisely, and participate in God’s Kingdom coming on earth as it is in heaven.

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