Chosen - The World Promises - The Father Restores 1 John 2:16 “For everything in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride in one’s possessions—is not from the Father, but is from the world.” Lust Of The Flesh This speaks of sinful cravings and living to satisfy personal desires. Lust Of The Eyes This involves being captivated by what we see and believing the world has something better than the Father. Pride Of Life This is self-sufficiency, independence, and believing we know better than God.