The Bible warns against worldliness, stating that friendship with the world is enmity with God (James 4:4).
The book of James advises against adopting worldly wisdom, which is often characterized by envy and strife, indicating that these traits originate from our sinful nature. James 4:4 clearly states, 'Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God?' This reveals that being aligned with the values of the world positions one as an enemy of God. It’s essential for Christians to recognize that true wisdom comes from above, promoting peace and righteousness rather than confusion and evil work.
Scripture References:
James 4:4, Galatians 6:14, 1 Corinthians 15:33
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