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Originally Posted by houston
Define "like the world."
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Having the same or similar values and worldview as that of the unredeemed world at large. The same desires for popularity, sensuality, materialism, etc. To be completely consumed with the things that are passing away. To have a hunger for things which are anti-God, and to have little desire for the things which are truly spiritual, such as prayer, the Word, true holiness (not dress code holiness), and a burden for the lost.
In essence to allow oneself to be completely immersed and integrated into the culture of worldliness. To listen to the same music, to watch the same shows and movies, to dress the same way, and eventually to be swayed, if not completely accept, the philosphy of the world (moral relativism).
IMO, that is what I see more often than not from the ex-UPC crowd.
Some seem to have the attitude "I'm free to do all these things b/c of grace."
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