2 Peter 3:8-14
8 But do not overlook this one fact, beloved, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. 9 The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance. 10 But the day of the Lord will come like a thief, and then the heavens will pass away with a roar, and the heavenly bodies will be burned up and dissolved, and the earth and the works that are done on it will be exposed. 11 Since all these things are thus to be dissolved, what sort of people ought you to be in lives of holiness and godliness, 12 waiting for and hastening the coming of the day of God, because of which the heavens will be set on fire and dissolved, and the heavenly bodies will melt as they burn! 13 But according to his promise we are waiting for new heavens and a new earth in which righteousness dwells. 14 Therefore, beloved, since you are waiting for these, be diligent to be found by him without spot or blemish, and at peace.
In verse 11 Peter says that we should live in "holiness and godliness". This seems obvious, but note the context, which is that God will come back without warning, and our life can end at any moment. This should give us a sense of urgency. If you knew you were going to die tomorrow, you would want to get everything in order beforehand. You wouldn't want to be looking at porn just before you died. Furthermore, as Christians we should be eagerly anticipating the time of being united with God in heaven. Thus Peter says in verse 14, "since you are waiting for these, be diligent to be found by him without spot or blemish". We are to "be diligent", not just give lip-service to, but strive for this.
Lord, I want to live a godly life. Help me to appreciate the reality of Your coming kingdom.
8 But do not overlook this one fact, beloved, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. 9 The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance. 10 But the day of the Lord will come like a thief, and then the heavens will pass away with a roar, and the heavenly bodies will be burned up and dissolved, and the earth and the works that are done on it will be exposed. 11 Since all these things are thus to be dissolved, what sort of people ought you to be in lives of holiness and godliness, 12 waiting for and hastening the coming of the day of God, because of which the heavens will be set on fire and dissolved, and the heavenly bodies will melt as they burn! 13 But according to his promise we are waiting for new heavens and a new earth in which righteousness dwells. 14 Therefore, beloved, since you are waiting for these, be diligent to be found by him without spot or blemish, and at peace.
In verse 11 Peter says that we should live in "holiness and godliness". This seems obvious, but note the context, which is that God will come back without warning, and our life can end at any moment. This should give us a sense of urgency. If you knew you were going to die tomorrow, you would want to get everything in order beforehand. You wouldn't want to be looking at porn just before you died. Furthermore, as Christians we should be eagerly anticipating the time of being united with God in heaven. Thus Peter says in verse 14, "since you are waiting for these, be diligent to be found by him without spot or blemish". We are to "be diligent", not just give lip-service to, but strive for this.
Lord, I want to live a godly life. Help me to appreciate the reality of Your coming kingdom.