Daily Meditations on the Bible / We stand with Israel
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”
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”
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”
…yet even angels, although they are stronger and more powerful, do not heap abuse on such beings when bringing judgment on them from the Lord.
Summary: The history of Israel provides numerous examples of what not to do when it comes to serving God.
Continue reading “2 Peter 2:11 — Brothers”
Bold and arrogant, they are not afraid to heap abuse on celestial beings;
Summary: Peter tells us something important about false teachers, something easy to recognize: they are bold and arrogant.
Continue reading “2 Peter 2:10b — How God Rolls”
This is especially true of those who follow the corrupt desire of the flesh and despise authority.
Summary: There is a battle for the soul of our nation and the world. It is an old battle that has been going on since the Garden of Eden. Peter is telling us how the battle turns out.
Continue reading “2 Peter 2:10a — Boundaries”
…and to hold the unrighteous for punishment on the day of judgment.
Summary: Who is God holding for the day of judgment? It is an important question that deserves some consideration.
Continue reading “2 Peter 2:9b — The Righteousness Equations”