1 John 2:16 - the cravings of sinful man comes not from the Father but from the world

For everything in the world-the cravings of sinful man, the lust of his eyes and the boasting of what he has and does-comes not from the Father but from the world.

For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.

For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh and the lust of the eyes and the boastful pride of life, is not from the Father, but is from the world.

1 John 2:16

Commentary

Those who love this world (v. 15) are short-sighted; they want to be satisfied and honored now (Luke 6:24-26). In contrast, those who love the Father have a long-term perspective and wait for God's reward (Luke 6:20-23).

Whitlock, L. G., Sproul, R. C., Waltke, B. K., & Silva, M. (1995). Reformation study Bible, the : Bringing the light of the Reformation to Scripture : New King James Version. Includes index. (1 Jn 2:16). Nashville: T. Nelson.

John explained why love for the world is incompatible with love for God by listing three typical features of worldly desires: "the lust of the flesh"-sensuality or unbridled desire for food, drink, or sexual gratification; "the lust of the eyes"-superficiality and materialism, depicting the greed that is aroused by what one sees; "the pride of life" or arrogance. The word for "life" denotes possessions-the things that support life. "Pride" refers to boasting.

Thomas Nelson, I. (1997, c1995). Woman's study Bible . (1 Jn 2:16). Nashville: Thomas Nelson

Romans 12:1 - offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God ...

Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God-this is your spiritual act of worship.

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.

Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship.

Romans 12:1

Commentary

Based on God's mercy (9:11, 15, 16, 18, 23; 11:30-32), Paul entreats believers to present their bodies as a living sacrifice, meaning they should use their bodies to serve and obey God (6:13).

Radmacher, E. D., Allen, R. B., & House, H. W. (1999). Nelson's new illustrated Bible commentary (Ro 12:1). Nashville: T. Nelson Publishers.

present your bodies a living sacrifice: Under the Old Covenant, God accepted the sacrifices of dead animals. But because of Christ's ultimate sacrifice, the OT sacrifices are no longer of any effect (Heb. 9:11, 12). For those in Christ, the only acceptable worship is to offer themselves completely to the Lord.

MacArthur, J. J. (1997, c1997). The MacArthur Study Bible (electronic ed.) (Ro 12:1). Nashville: Word Pub.

^Isaac Watts' great hymn says:

"Love so amazing, so divine, demands my heart, my life, my all."