With all the discussions we get on here about standards and loving the world, I thought some would enjoy this article:
http://www.crosswalk.com/spirituallife/11633658/
I like this part best: "Furthermore, when it comes to the world, it's necessary to differentiate between "structure" and "direction." It's the difference between what there is and how we use what there is. The world as structure refers to the people (such as my next-door neighbor), places (such as Miami), and things (such as art or music) of the created order. "Direction" refers to the ethical use or misuse of God's created goods. As the Bible teaches, God created all things good (structure). But our sin has broken and corrupted every good thing God created, "directing" it away from him. Everything in the created order (every person, place, and thing) has been twisted out of shape by our sin."
Hey, this is for both the standards people and those who just believe we should live for God with all our hearts and that will keep us right with God. The article can be twisted any direction, but I still like what was written.
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