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KJV Dictionary Definition: worldliness

worldliness

WORLDLINESS, n. from world. A predominant passion for obtaining the good things of this life; covetousness; addictedness to gain and temporal enjoyments.

worldly

WORLDLY, a.

1. Secular; temporal; pertaining to this world or life, in contradistinction to the life to come; as worldly pleasures; worldly affairs; worldly estate; worldly honor; worldly lusts. Titus 2.

2. Devoted to this life and its enjoyments; bent on gain; as a worldly man; a worldly mind.

3. Human; common; belonging to the world; as worldly actions; worldly maxims.

WORLDLY, adv. With relation to this life.

Subverting worldly strong and worldly wise by simply meek.