For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith. The Apostle John wrote this letter warning about false prophets in the world. He warned the believers about the world: 1. Love not the world 2. The world will not know you. 3. The world may hate you. 4. The world is wicked. Yet he also gave the way to victory for the believer: 1. 1 Jn 4:4 2. 1 Jn 5:4