Come to a correct understanding from the misunderstanding of separation

Love neither the world nor the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, then there is no love of the father in him.

These are very harsh words, yet as a Christian we must face them every day. Some extremists go to monasteries in solitude for the purpose of following them. We feel that this is unreasonable, but do not know where the border line should be drawn.

The meaning of the word "world" in Scripture

God loved the world and gave his son to save them. The word here is used for people of the world. Jesus loved sinners and we should also love sinners. The Apostle John explained the meaning of the word “world” - desires of the body, desires of the eyes, and pride of life. The word “world” means the present system of this world, which is controlled by Satan.

There is no sign of renouncing the material blessings of this life. Those blessings God gives generously enough to bring happiness to all. This includes innocent humour, children's play, pure social life, healthy entertainment, beauty of nature and love for flowers. These cannot be worldly or sinful against Scripture. Because of misunderstanding them, a man becomes a monk. Jesus enjoyed nature, he talked about plants, seeds and trees. Jesus' social connections were extensive. The reality is that the saviour was blamed for being gourmet. The problem of drawing a boundary between what is fair and what is inappropriate is very difficult.

Topics we can be sure about

Mutual marriage is prohibited between believers and unbelievers.

Abstaining from all forms of irreligion.

Abstain from all works of darkness.

Ballial, to be separate from the old devil.

Staying separate from unbelievers.

Stay away from idols

Separate from false teachers who dispute major principles.

Stay away from misleaders.

Abstaining from all kinds of known sins and immorality.

Three basic rules to follow-

If a subject bothers us, then apply these three rules -

1. I should stay away from everything that can destroy my faith in God, such as unbelievers and atheist clubs, communist organizations

2. I should stay away from all those things that can destroy my witness. My witness is my most valuable treasure on earth.

3. I should keep away from all those things which can corrupt my morality and lead me to sin.

Some of the general rules to be thought through -

1. If my work causes my brother to stumble, then I should never do that work. If there was an obstacle to his witnessing, Paul would be willing to deprive himself of harmful pleasure.

2. Discover God's guidance by studying the Bible and praying for a particular subject. Struggle to keep your conscience always innocent towards God and man.

3. Whatever you do, do it for God's glory.

4. Use the common knowledge that has been sanctified in all things. God is an intelligent personality and he is willing to argue with you on subjects.

5. I should stay away from everything that harms me physically, mentally or emotionally.

4. Does this please Jesus? Would Jesus do this? If he doesn't, then I should not do it either.

4. Will this strengthen my testimony?

Let us be prudent and not judge others with bitterness, he stands up by his own master. Let us not separate ourselves by considering ourselves superior. May we part ways with humility. Remember that separation is double - 1. From sin and 2. Towards God.