Scripture Post #318: *GOD OF THIS WORLD*

2nd Corinthians 4:

3 But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost:

4 In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.

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Context: This Scripture was from Apostle Paul and Timothy, unto the Church at Corinth (2nd Cor. 1:1-2).

Satan is the god of this world. This world is of its god: Satan! The attributes and things of this world are evil like Satan. 1st John 2:16: "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."

Satan has blinded the minds of the world (those without CHRIST) within darkness. We are the light of the world. We bring light into Satan's darkness. And as light in darkness, we attract those lost in the dark to find their way to safety: JESUS! 

2nd Cor. 4:4: "…The light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them." 

Matt. 5:14: "Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid."

V. 15: "Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house."

V. 16: "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven."

Originally Posted: Sat. 7/27/13