The Teachings of Second Peter Ch. 2

The Teachings of Second Peter Ch. 2

In the second chapter of Second Peter, Peter explains the importance of identifying false teachers and shares their character – warning us what to look for. He says that they would be lustful and corrupt. They will deny the Lord and speak ill against him all the while enjoying their wrong doings. Surely they will be flatterers and lead many away – be aware of these thing remembering what Peter taught in the first chapter of the book of Peter.

Another important principle Peter taught is that once we are cleansed and forgiven of our sins, we can’t continue to repeat the offence. The Prophet Joseph Smith taught a similar principle found in the Doctrine and Covenants—“For of him unto whom much is given much is required; and he who sins against the greater light shall receive the greater condemnation.”

Each Prophet continues in their teaching by sharing that it would be better that we had remained ignorant in our sins then knowing commit them.

This is something I think about all the time. I am not a perfect person and make all kinds of mistakes, but it is when I knowingly give in to temptations that I fear God’s hand the most. I wonder how I can repent when I was so willfully disobedient to his commandment. This may be a little of topic, but I came across a few new Mormon Messages on YouTube about forgiveness and thought I would add them to my post to help add meaning to what Peter and Joseph taught.

2 Peter 2:1–19

2 Peter 2:20–22

Doctrine and Covenants 82:3, 7