彼得后书［第二章］
Book of 2 Peter 2
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彼得后书 第二章|Book of 2 Peter 2【防备信仰的陷阱】
30/03/2022
一、谨防异端邪说（V1-3）
留心假先知和假教师会出现在教会！他们可能是从教会以外混进来，也可以是从教会的教义上的偏差而冒出来。我们知道魔鬼的工作就是要破坏教会，但是攻击如果从外围而来，教会通常会更同心应对，教会反而会成长。可是攻击如果是混淆真理和神学，教会就会陷入分裂而遭严重破坏。
谁是假先知？假教师？他们会引进【异端】，脱离真理的教导是异端。否认主基督就是异端。行为邪淫也是异端。毁谤真道更是异端。贪图私利也常是异端的所为。
我们要如何预防异端邪说呢？要熟悉全面的真理，掌握圣经真理就能够分辨什么是异端！
二、提防同流合污（V4-9）
神对作恶之人的审判从不改变：堕落的天使首当其冲会面对地狱的刑罚。上古的罪恶世代遭大洪水除灭，只有义人挪亚一家八口得救。后来罗得的时代又有同性恋的罪恶之城遭神以天降硫磺火给烧灭，唯独那会为罪感受痛心的罗得之家得救。意思说，无论现实的社会有多罪恶，愿意靠神的基督徒都可以成为义人，以致从罪恶中得蒙保守与拯救。
今天我们有耶稣基督赦罪之恩，但这并不表示神对罪的标准降低了。只有虔诚敬畏神的人得免将来的审判！
三、提防私欲罪行（V10-19）
1.放纵毁谤的罪（V10-12）
人的私欲倾向放纵，但是神的法则却是要人有节制。尤其在尊师重道的事情上，对于在上掌权者、或对尊贵身份者、对上司长官都要加以尊重而非毁谤。神会让犯毁谤罪的人遭败坏！求主赦免教会，因为暗中毁谤的话常常在教会中发生不是吗？
2.不义诡诈的罪（V13）
行不义就是指作不对的事，是非之心人人皆有，基督徒更不用说。简单的说，作恶的就准备承受恶果。习惯作恶的人会以恶行为乐，而且会不断感染周围与自己接触的人。我们若是反省，口出真理之恩言必然会带来美善的果子，相反又如何呢？
3.淫乱败坏的罪（V14）
淫乱的罪像病毒一样会感染人，意志力不够坚定的人就被引诱了。贪得无厌是居于人的欲望，结局是被咒诅的。这里有个关键原因是【心志】，心志如果不坚定，诱惑就容易入侵。肢体很需要互相代求，彼此守望。
4.事奉者的贪婪（V15-19）
这里又是说到贪财的私欲，又说到肉体的情欲，自己败坏也去诱导人一同败坏。而且其中不乏事奉神的人，即使先知也会被欲望牵引而不觉察。就像有些大有恩赐的步道家、国际先知，他们也会面对试探诱惑而犯罪。愿意谦卑在教会中接受牧养真的是很重要。
四、谨防走回老路（V20-22）
未曾听闻福音的人，比信主之后又走回老路的人更好，因为还不认识主还有机会得救，但是有了救恩而不珍惜的人就更加不好。当人不珍惜神所给人的恩典的时候，这是最让神发怒而难过的事，等于是让神白忙一场，徒劳无功。你对主的信心够认真吗？
总结：为什么好事总有拦阻？
基督已经完成救恩，神呼召和拣选罪人悔改，如何一生踏上得胜的荣耀阶梯，可是越是得胜和荣耀的机会，越有许多不如意面对的拦阻。原来一生都要彼此相伴，同心前进。跟随主、跟随教会、跟随到底。
2 Peter 2: Guard against the Pitfalls of Faith
GK611 Morning Devotion
30/3/2022
Speaker: Rev David Tan
Introduction:
Let's recall the first Pentecost!
1. Beware of Heresy (V1-3)
Watch out for false prophets and false teachers appearing in the church! They can come from outside the church, or they can emerge from deviations in the church's doctrine. We know that the work of the devil is to destroy the church, but if the attacks come from the outside, the church will usually respond with more unity and the church will grow. But if the attacks are confusing truth and theology, the church will be divided and severely damaged.
Who are the false prophets? False teachers? They will introduce [heresies], teaching that is separate from the truth is heresy. Denying the Lord Christ is heresy. Acting wickedly is also heresy. To slander the truth is heresy. The desire for covetousness is also often heresy. How are we to prevent heresy? Be familiar with the full range of truth, and by mastering biblical truth you will be able to discern what is heresy!
2. Beware of conspiracy (V4-9)
God's judgment on evil-doers never changes: fallen angels are the first to face the punishment of hell. The ancient sinful generation was destroyed by the great flood, and only the righteous Noah's family of eight was saved. Later, in Lot's time, the sinful city of homosexuals was burned up by God with sulfur fire from heaven, and only the house of Lot, which would feel the pain of sin, was saved. This means that no matter how sinful the reality of society is, Christians who are willing to trust God can be righteous and thus be saved from sin.
Today we have the grace of Jesus Christ to forgive sins, but this does not mean that God's standard for sin has been lowered. Only the godly and God-fearing will be saved from the future judgment!
3. Beware of selfish sins
(1) Indulging in the sin of speaking evil (V10-12)
Man's selfish desires tend to be indulgent, but God's law is that man should be self-control. Especially in matters of respect for teachers, respect for those who are in authority, or for those who are in a position of honour, or for those who are superior to their superiors, is to be respected rather than slandered. God will corrupt those who commit slander! Pray for the Lord's forgiveness for the church, for slanderous words often occur in the church, don't they?
(2) The sin of unrighteousness and deceit (V13)
To do injustice means to do wrong. Everyone has a sense of right and wrong, not to mention Christians. Simply put, those who do evil are prepared to suffer the consequences. Those who are accustomed to evil will take pleasure in it and will continue to infect those around them who come in contact with them. What if we reflect that speaking the word of truth with grace will certainly bring good fruit, and what about the opposite?
(3) The sin of lust and corruption (V14)
The sin of adultery infects people like a virus, and those who are not strong-willed are tempted. Insatiable greed is the desire that resides in man, and the end is cursed. A key reason here is [the will of the heart]. If the heart is not strong, temptation will easily invade. There is a great need for the members to intercede for each other and keeping watch each other.
(4) Greed of the minister (V15-19)
Here again we are talking about the lust for money, and about the lust of the flesh, which corrupts itself and induces others to corrupt with it. And there is no lack of those who serve God, and even the prophets are drawn by their desires without being aware of them. Even prophets can be drawn by their desires without realizing it. Just like some gifted evangelists and international prophets, they can also be tempted to sin in the face of temptation. It is really important to be willing to humbly accept shepherding in the church.
4. Beware of going back to the old ways (V20-22)
Those who have not heard the gospel are better than those who go back to their old ways after being saved, because there is still a chance to be saved if they do not yet know the Lord, but those who have salvation and do not cherish it are even worse. When people do not cherish the grace God has given to them, this is most irritating and sad thing to God, and it is equivalent to making God busy in vain. Are you serious enough about your faith in the Lord?
Conclusion: Why are good things always blocked?
Christ has completed salvation, and God has called and chosen sinners to repent, how to step on the ladder of victory and glory for a lifetime, but the more opportunities for victory and glory, the more there are many obstacles to face. It turns out that we must be with each other all our lives and move forward with one accord. Follow the Lord, follow the church, and follow to the end.
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