READ
19 They promise them freedom, but they themselves are slaves of corruption; for whatever overcomes a man, to that he is enslaved. 20 For if, after they have escaped the defilements of the world through the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, they are again entangled in them and overpowered, the last state has become worse for them than the first. 21 For it would have been better for them never to have known the way of righteousness than after knowing it to turn back from the holy commandment delivered to them. 22 It has happened to them according to the true proverb, The dog turns back to his own vomit, and the sow is washed only to wallow in the mire. (2 Peter 2:19–22, RSV2CE)
REFLECT
False teachers promise freedom but they are slaves to corruption. Slaves to their own mind instead of God’s who is the Church! If someone knows Christ and then turns back and overpowered by lust of flesh, eyes, pride of life, they become worse than before they knew Him. It actually would have been better to not know him. The way of righteousness is the holy commandments. All is written. All is there for all to see and obey if they choose. The grace is there for them to be empowered. The heart must choose. Do not turn back to sin like the clean pig going back to wallow in the mud!! Pray for perseverance in grace to obey!!
PRAY
Jesus, I am weak I know. Please my God help me choose your will your way. Give me grace to want your will and then the grace to do your will. I am broken and weak. Please come to my aid! Amen.
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