The world despised Jesus to the point that He was crucified on the cross. In John 15, Jesus warns His followers that the world will hate them, too. This world is ruled by the pursuit of money, materialism, greed, and other secular ideals. Dr. Stanley urges followers of Jesus to be set apart from the world and follow Him faithfully.
Radio Sermon
The God Who Cares Enough to Make Us Like Himself
God’s purpose for all believers is to conform us to the likeness of Jesus—spiritually, morally, and physically.