Marbaniang, Domenic

Spirit-Ruled Affections 1 Jn. 2: 14-17 30 March 2007 Domenic Marbaniang Horace W: ‘The world is a comedy for those who think but a tragedy for those who feel.’ Men are powerfully ruled by their affections. Antiphanes: ‘Only two things a man cannot hide: that he is drunk and that he’s in love.’ 1. AFFECTIONS DEFINE IDENTITY: What we love is what we become like. Our affections mirror our inner self. Who are we? a. In Pedigree: We are Children of God (1Jn. 4:7; 3:1). You have divine nature. b. As Possession: We are Sheep of God (Jn. 10: 27-29). You have divine allegiance. c. In Position: We are Disciples of Xt (Jn. 13:35). You have a divine commission. How do you look at the world & how does the world look at you? ‘The depth of Christian experience can be measured by the intensity of horror one senses on hearing the word ‘world’.’ Christ described a Christian’s relationship with the world in two ways: a. He is unattached to the things of the world – Lk. 9: 23-27 b. He is hated by the...