John 17:14. “Thy Word…the world hated them.” The Word lived out is hated. The Word is paralyzed by worldliness in Christians. The world hated the persons, the principles, the profession and the presence of those who live by the Word. Those who live by the Word, have a different nature; different spirit; different worship; different conduct; different character; different portion. Three essentials to true Christianity: 1] Regeneration: new and divine life in the soul by the Word. 2] Separation: from the world; received Christ in the heart. 3] Consecration: to God; by sovereign grace, we love His ways.
John 17:14