In my first book I have a chapter called Inner Defilement. Colossians 2:8 says, “Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the basic principles of the world, not according to Christ.”

Man’s philosophy is empty. One who walks upright does not embrace the world’s ways. We are called with a holy calling. 2 Timothy 1:9. Paul warned his readers to not be conformed to the world. Romans 12:2.

John wrote in 1 John 2:16 that, “For all that is in the world…is not of the Father…” We cannot be imitators of God and walk in the darkness of this world at the same time. Ephesians 5:1.

How bright is your light to those around you who live in darkness?