Harris Creek Baptist Church What Keeps Us from Loving God?
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Jan 11, 2026 Dive into a discussion about the importance of truly loving God beyond just having access to His Kingdom. Discover how the relentless pursuit of pleasure, possessions, and position can distract us from a genuine relationship with Him. Explore the contrasts between worldly desires and a life centered on God. Learn how self-love fuels temptation and why sharing our blessings is key to real joy. Unpack the idea that self-worship is a major roadblock to loving God, reminding us to enjoy life's gifts in a way that glorifies Him.
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Courtside Tickets That Meant Nothing
- Jonathan Pokluda gave courtside Mavs tickets to a student to illustrate access lost on someone who doesn't love basketball.
- The student was indifferent at the game because his affections were for drumming, not basketball.
Two Competing Currents For Our Affections
- 1 John warns believers that worldly systems compete with love for God and must not be loved.
- Loving the world redirects affections and leads to desires that pass away rather than eternal life.
Pleasure, Possessions, Position
- John identifies three specific worldly desires: lust of the flesh, lust of the eyes, and pride of life.
- Jonathan summarizes these as pleasure, possessions, and position that pull hearts away from God.
