All living organism must grow to survive. In a same way we must grow spiritually, otherwise we will die. But what does it mean to grow spiritually?
Growing spiritually is to be more like Christ. 2 Pet 1:5-7 lists some of the Christ like qualities to be sought. To be more like Christ we must know our Lord in a deeper way. Failing to do so brings disastrous consequences.
We become ineffective and unproductive (v 8) We become unfruitful and useless to our Lord. We will miss out in knowing Christ in a deeper way.
We become near-sighted and spiritually blind.(v 9) We will be unable to see the things that really matter and take our salvation for granted.
In verse 10, we will fall. Any structure with a weak foundation will not stand.
The Apostle Peter warns us against false teachings which discredits the witnesses of the apostles. Today we have cults like the Jehovah Witnesses, we have false teachings in the form of the prosperity gospel, we have liberal theologians that denies the bible as the word of God.What assures us the biblical witness is true?
The bible was written by men inspired by the Holy Spirit.(2 Tim 3:16) The Holy Spirit helps us to understand and interpret the bible.(1 John 2:26-27)
The apostles were eye witnesses of the majesty of Christ. They gave their lives for Christ. They would not if it was all a lie.
Fulfillment of old testament prophesies confirms it to be true.
The bible is still relevant today despite it being written more than 2000 years ago. It stood the test of time.
So we are to honour God's Word by reading it, believing it and obeying it.
Prepared by Jit Boon
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