Daily Walk Through the New Testament
February 25
Read 2 Peter 2:1-22

The existence of false teachers is not in doubt. Today, you can easily find someone willing to compromise the truth of God in order to draw a crowd. The same was true when Peter wrote this letter, and he did not hold back when he wrote about them. These people are professional con artists. They lack self-control and a spine, and they would rather sell out than proclaim the truth of God. They prefer the immediate, but temporary, perks of money and popularity. Peter made a point of saying that they know the gospel about which they lie. Like any lie, it is not painted scarlet with a flashing sign.
False teachers’ presence is certain, and many people will be enticed into following them. It is not a pretty picture, but God promises to dole out punishment on the unjust and to deliver His people from temptation. You can rest assured that with the firm foundation of God’s unchanging Word and the guidance of the Holy Spirit, God will preserve His people to the end.