When Good Things Become Too Important — 1 John 2:15-16 — September 22, 2026

Something doesn't have to be bad to become too important. Even God's good gifts can become disordered when we give them a place they were never meant to have.

In today's 5-Minute Daily Devotional, we reflect on 1 John 2:15-16 and take a closer look at what Scripture means by "the lust of the flesh." 🕊️ Grow Closer to God with Our Journals • The Daily Devotional Bible Study Journal: • The Daily Devotional Prayer Journal: 🎁 Download a Free Bible Study Resource 💌 Get the Daily Devotional Weekly Wrap-Up! When we hear "the lust of the flesh," we may immediately think of sexual temptation.

But the idea is broader than that. It encompasses the desires and cravings of our physical existence when satisfying those desires becomes more important than honoring God.

God created food, rest, comfort, pleasure, recreation, and sexual intimacy within His design. Bodily pleasure itself is not inherently sinful.

The problem comes when a good desire becomes disordered—when enjoyment turns into indulgence, an appetite becomes too important, or satisfying ourselves takes priority over God's will. Sometimes the question we need to ask isn't simply, "Is this wrong?" It's "Has this become too important?" God's gifts are meant to be enjoyed with gratitude and wisdom while remaining in their proper place.

In today's devotional, we're looking at how we can enjoy the good things God has given us without allowing those things to become more important than the Giver. 📖 Scripture: 1 John 2:15-16 (NIV) 💗 Support this ministry: 👕 Shop Faith-Based Apparel & Gifts: 🎙 Podcast: Apple: Spotify: Purchases through applicable Amazon links help support Daily Devotional Ministries at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support!