2 Peter 2:21KJV [21] “For it had been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness, than, after they have known it, to turn from the holy commandment delivered unto them.” Let me begin by saying that there is a difference between struggling and turning. The crowd in this verse was ignorant of the right way. They had been taught correctly, given the truth, and knew the way of righteousness. The Lord was gracious to give them the light that many long to hear. However, they rejected the light and went their own way. These …
“The Latter End is Worse Than the Beginning”
2 Peter 2:20 KJV [20] “For if after they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, they are again entangled therein, and overcome, the latter end is worse with them than the beginning.” Escaping the world’s corruption is not the finish line but the beginning of a new life in Christ. It is possible for an individual to experience conviction without true conversion. A person is not saved because they have been exposed to spiritual things, heard preaching, read scriptures, or even made changes in their lives. They need …
“Slaves Offering You Liberty”
2 Peter 2:19 KJV [19] “While they promise them liberty, they themselves are the servants of corruption: for of whom a man is overcome, of the same is he brought in bondage.” Sin rarely begins as bondage, but rather presents itself as freedom. It offers pleasure without consequences, control without cost, and satisfaction without accountability. Most cults make these kinds of empty promises. This is a sad hoax for those who fall for it. The tragedy is that not only are these followers brought into bondage, but they are also blind to it. They never even saw it coming. …
“Blowing Verbal Bubbles”
2 Peter 2:18 KJV [18] “For when they speak great swelling words of vanity, they allure through the lusts of the flesh, through much wantonness, those that were clean escaped from them who live in error.” Apostates are good at declaring lofty-sounding nonsense. They fill their sermons with worthless, meaningless words that are devoid of truth. While their words may tickle the ears of the congregation, they are leading them down a path of deception. These false teachers have learned to speak skillfully without ever saying anything. They preach empty sermons that stir emotions and receive great applause. They …