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2 Peter 2:10<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n This is especially true of those who follow the corrupt desire of the sinful nature and despise authority. Bold and arrogant, these men are not afraid to slander celestial beings;<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n Truth to Learn<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Some false teachers only care about their own desires.<\/p>\n Behind the Words<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n The words \u201ccorrupt desire<\/span>\u201d are translated from the Greek words, epithumia miasmou<\/span><\/em>. The word epithumia<\/span><\/em> refers to \u201coverly strong desires\u201d or \u201clusts.\u201d The other word, miasmou<\/span><\/em> means \u201ccontaminated <\/em>or <\/em>polluted.\u201d We could translate these two words as \u201cperverse lusts.\u201d<\/p>\n The words \u201cdespise authority<\/span>\u201d are from the Greek words kuriot\u0113tos kataphronountos<\/span><\/em>. The first of these is from the root, kurios<\/span><\/em> which means \u201clord or master\u201d and the other is a compound word made up of kata<\/span><\/em>, meaning \u201cagainst\u201d or denoting evil and phrone\u014d<\/span><\/em> which means \u201cto think or have a mindset.\u201d Hence these words mean \u201cto think evil of their masters\u201d or \u201cto <\/em>despise authority.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cNot afraid to slander celestial beings<\/span>\u201d is translated from doxas ou tremousin<\/span><\/em>. The word doxas<\/span><\/em> means \u201cglories\u201d or \u201cglorious ones.\u201d The word ou<\/span><\/em> means \u201cnot\u201d and tremousin<\/span><\/em> means \u201cto dread\u201d or \u201cto be terrified of.\u201d Hence, it literally means, \u201cthey have no dread of the glorious ones.\u201d<\/p>\n Meaning Explained<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Peter has just told us that the Lord knows how to keep the ungodly from escaping the judgment that is due them. Now he says that this is especially true of these false teachers, those who \u201cfollow the corrupt desire of the sinful nature.<\/span>\u201d They have a way of life that caters to their appetites, especially their perverse lusts. They have so allowed their lusts to overpower them that they have become corrupt and perverse. Yet, in their mind, their actions seem normal.<\/p>\n Peter also says that they \u201cdespise authority<\/span>.\u201d These are people who don\u2019t like anyone telling them what to do; that is, they don\u2019t have respect for authority, either civil or religious. They certainly don\u2019t want a God who tells them what to do, so they invent a theology that gives them control over their god.<\/p>\n But Peter doesn\u2019t stop here. He continues to describe these false teachers as \u201cbold and arrogant<\/span>;\u201d that is, they think far too highly of themselves. He also says that they \u201c\u2026are not afraid to slander celestial beings<\/span>\u201d In other words, these false teachers have no fear of those who are worthy of praise and glory and will freely slander or blaspheme them.<\/p>\n Wow! Peter certainly doesn\u2019t pull any punches when he talks about these false teachers. They have become self-absorbed and self-seeking. Their entire focus is inward instead of God-ward. For the most part, however, these false teachers appear outwardly good and honorable, hiding the reality of their desires behind a fa\u00e7ade of devoted religiosity.<\/p>\n We have talked in the past about the fact that the central notion of sinfulness is really \u201cself-ness,\u201d making our own decisions and considering only ourselves. That\u2019s the opposite of submission to God.<\/p>\n Application<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Now, the question is, are you submitted to God, or are you more like these false teachers who serve their own overpowering desires? Only you can answer these questions. Think carefully before you answer, and be honest with God.<\/p>\n In God\u2019s service, for His glory,<\/strong><\/p>\n Copyright \u00a9 2009 Will Krause. All rights reserved.<\/p>\n – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –<\/p>\n <\/span>If this message or this link was forwarded to you by a friend and you wish to receive future verses directly to your inbox, you can call the church phone <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" 2 Peter 2:10 This is especially true of those who follow the corrupt desire of the sinful nature and despise authority. 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