1 John 5:19 "And we know that we are of God, and the whole world lieth in wickedness."
When this verse says we are "of God", it is speaking of our origin, where we came from. Our origin is God. We are His children now, born into this new, miraculous life. This is not what we were, or used to be. Our origin prior to this new birth was the world.
The word "lieth" here can refer literally to one buried or to a foundation. Metaphorically speaking, it refers to something that "lies in the power of the evil one, i.e. is held in subjection by the devil." This was our origin before salvation. And it is the origin and dwelling place of those apart from Christ.
Our calling is to bring the Good News of salvation to those dwelling in this wickedness, to show them the path from darkness to light. We are of God. Think about that! If you were "of the Navy Seals", if the Navy Seals were your origin, how would that change your outlook on life? Now multiply that by infinity!
Am I living today like I am "of God"? How would my life be different if I truly were living that way?
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