For Demas has forsaken me, having loved this present world…..   ~  II Timothy 4:10

What a sad statement this is.  Paul’s companion and fellow minister decided he missed what the world had to offer.  So he forsook and left one of the greatest ministries the world has ever known.  What opportunities he missed by leaving!

As a pastor I see this happen to people.  They love the things of the world more than they love God.  Perhaps they don’t see it that black and white, but that is the reality of it.  Because of this they miss many wonderful things the Lord wants to do in their lives.  They come to church for awhile, but then something they want to do becomes more important than serving God.  The sad thing is the happiness they think the world will give them it can’t really supply.

Only God our Father can provide us with true joy and happiness that will last.  So the next time you’re tempted to love this present world just say NO !