06/20/2024
“He (Jesus) has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may… escape the corruption in the world caused by evil desires” (2 Peter 1:4).
What’s wrong with the world? Where does the corruption in the world come from?
Some claim that corruption in the world is caused by a lack of education, opportunity, or resources. But the Apostles do not agree with that.
According to Peter, the world's corruption is caused by evil desires.
These desires are in us, and they corrupt us. As Paul said, “For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh) nothing good dwells; for to will is present with me, but how to perform what is good I do not find.” (Romans 7:18)
What does Peter mean when he says we can “escape” the corruption in the world?
More often than not we are facing greater challenges that are relentlessly pursuing us as if the entire world is against us. However, we have been set free and are not living in chains. Through the power of Jesus Christ, we have been released from captivity, and no longer living in darkness. We have escaped.
That’s our position as a believer in Christ.
But sin and temptation are pursuing us. Satan, the one who once had us in his clutches, persists in his pursuit of us. He is a lion that roars and seeks to devour us (1 Peter 5:8). Satan wants to put us back in chains, but God is with us and He will protect us.
Sin is still our enemy, but it is not our master (Rom. 6:14).
The world, the flesh, and the devil will relentlessly pursue you throughout your lifetime. Despite facing lifelong challenges, you are no longer in chains or captivity. You are not held captive or constrained. You have escaped! You can move. You can act! God has given you this freedom in the Gospel.
Peter says “Let me tell you about a faith that is big enough for life. Let me tell you about God’s power that gives us everything we need for life and godliness. His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness (2 Peter 1:3)
And here is His promise: His Spirit living in us has given us new power, new desire, and new capacity so that we will escape the corruption in the world caused by evil desires! Sin will no longer be your master!
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