More From 2 Peter

Peter tells how to recognize false teachers in 2 Peter chapter 2, so here is a list of things that Peter cautions us to look for:

·         They will “bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord” (v 1).

·         They will lie to you in order to “make merchandise of you” (v 3).

·         They are not afraid to speak evil (v 10).

·         They speak “great swelling words of vanity” (18).

·         They appeal to the lusts of men (18).

This list helps us to identify false teachers today as well. The false teachers that were described in this chapter exemplify people who just want to be praised by men. They want to preach things that will keep them popular with their congregations.

                In 2 Peter 2:20 Peter refers to returning to the “pollutions of the world”. This dangers of this is hatred, living in sin, and even brothers overcoming brothers in war. If we let ourselves engage in the things of the world then we will end up being without the light of Christ and tearing each other down.