1 John 2:16

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

Berean Standard Bible, public domain. Read all of 1 John 2

2 songs meet this passage

  • “Everything she never had, she's showing off”

    Night Changes · One Direction

    strains against 1 John 2:16

    The song frames flaunting what one lacks as liberating, while this verse warns that pride and craving what isn't ours pulls the heart from the Father.

  • CLOUDS · NF

    resonates with 1 John 2:15-16

    A rejection of status-chasing and image, valuing authenticity over materialism and fake relationships.

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