In this lesson we explore the challenge: Do not love the world or the things in the world. Here John is simply restating what Jesus had taught repeatedly: the dangers of loving money and pleasure, the very things most people are living for. We also look at related teachings throughout the Scriptures and consider how we should put this into practice. The lesson closes with an unforgettable story from Clement of Alexandria, illustrating what it will take for us to overcome in this struggle for our hearts and souls.