Read the passage 2 Peter 2
(Seeing, then, that all these things shall be dissolved, what manne rof persons ought ye to be)
v.11 1.Holy in living.
(in all holy living)
Inasmuch as the period of time preceding the second coming is not identified, the emphasis is upon how we live. We are to give testimony unto the doctrine for which we await its fulfilment.
Our hope must not seek to be sustained in this world, but in Christ and His sure word.
2.Godly.
(and godliness,)
The error of our day in seeking to bring Godliness upon earth by man's hand takes away the blessed hope of the glory to come.
Thus, the emphasis that man will improve the earth, and save it or its occupants, even for such a worthy intention as Christ, takes the hearts focus off of Christ's return. The result is believer's end up loving this life, rather than having hope for heaven.
v.14 3.Spiritually attentive.
(Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things,)
4.Spiritual diligence.
(be diligent)
Spiritual preparation.
5.At peace.
(that ye may be found of Him in peace.)
6.Pure hearted.
(without spot,)
1 Peter 1: 19; 2 Peter 2: 13; James 1: 27
v.14 7.Clear conscience.
(and blameless.) Jude 24
One senses something of the finality and sobriety of the prophetic promises that requires a stern holy response. Such an awesome coming calamity evokes serious minded faith and living.
Our life and style of living is to reflect our belief in His return, the certainty of it, the unique judgment of it.
The Christians’ hope is not based on this world.
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