Daily Meditations on the Bible / We stand with Israel
But he was rebuked for his wrongdoing by a donkey—an animal without speech—who spoke with a human voice and restrained the prophet’s madness.
Summary: The story of Balaam’s donkey is an unusual reminder of things both seen and unseen.
Continue reading “2 Peter 2:16 — Donkey Talk”
They have left the straight way and wandered off to follow the way of Balaam son of Bezer, who loved the wages of wickedness.
Summary: The story of Balaam provides us with a powerful illustration of how a false teacher operates.
Continue reading “2 Peter 2:15 — Behind Closed Doors”
…they are experts in greed—an accursed brood!
Summary: Experts in greed are different than those who occasionally struggle with desire. The expert has committed themselves to get what they want.
Continue reading “2 Peter 2:14c — Calling Card”
…they seduce the unstable …
Summary: Being wobbly in the Word is not only annoying to others, it is dangerous to the Body of Christ.
Continue reading “2 Peter 2:14b — “Clump-Clump””
With eyes full of adultery, they never stop sinning …
Summary: Peter is not afraid to tackle tough topics. In this passage, he takes on adultery.
Continue reading “2 Peter 2:14a — Eye Full”
They are blots and blemishes, reveling in their pleasures while they feast with you.
Summary: Our ability to see blots and blemishes is a reflection of God’s work in our lives.
Continue reading “2 Peter 2:13c — Paint Job”
Their idea of pleasure is to carouse in broad daylight.
Summary: The characteristics of a true teacher are displayed in how they live. They “walk the talk.” The false teacher “talks the talk,” but their feet walk a different path.
Continue reading “2 Peter 2:13b — A Matter of Degree”
They will be paid back with harm for the harm they have done.
Summary: God’s nature is such that He is not capable of desiring revenge. Instead, we condemn ourselves if we reject His Son and His Word.
Continue reading “2 Peter 2:13a — Payback is Hell”
They are like unreasoning animals, creatures of instinct, born only to be caught and destroyed, and like animals they too will perish.
Summary: Today’s tip on recognizing false teachers takes us to the farm.
Continue reading “2 Peter 2:12b — Butt Heads”
But these people blaspheme in matters they do not understand.
Summary: Teachers of truth point to the truth. False teachers spend their time talking smack about other teachings.
Continue reading “2 Peter 2:12a — Finger Pointing”