[Wk4] The Battle for Your Identity - 1 John 2:12-17

About this episode

This episode explores how our identity is rooted in Christ and discusses the temptations that challenge our devotion to Him.

John reminds us of a powerful truth: our identity is not found in the world but in Christ. We are forgiven, loved by the Father, and strengthened by God's Word. Yet every day we face competing influences that seek to pull our hearts away from Him. In this message from 1 John 2:12–17, we explore the three great temptations John identifies—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—and learn how to resist a world that is passing away while anchoring our lives in the love of God. This teaching is a call to examine our hearts, renew our devotion to Christ, and live for what will last forever.

Topics covered

• identity in Christ
• temptations
• spiritual growth
• love of God
• resisting the world

Keywords

• identity
• forgiveness
• temptations
• lust of the flesh
• lust of the eyes
• pride of life
• love of God
• spirituality

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Rise Community Church

Books & works: 1 John 2:12-17

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