Choice #2
2 Peter 2
Characteristics of false teachers described by Peter
· Those who bring in damnable heresies
· Denying the Lord
· Bring upon themselves swift destruction
· Those that lust after wickedness
· Despise government
How Do These Characteristics Help You Recognize False Teachers Today
People who despise government obviously are those that do not like to follow rules. The Lord has set out a list of "rules" for us, and we are commanded to keep them. If a false teacher goes against rules, you know that they are most likely going to go again'st God.
If a teacher denies the Lord, and his prophets today, you have a good idea that He is not getting the doctrine from the Lord for our day and age. For the most part, a lot of what the Lord and his prophets taught back in biblical times are the same today as they were yesterday. However, there are some new doctrine that prophets receive for today, and they help us get through the difficulties that occur in today's age.
People who despise government obviously are those that do not like to follow rules. The Lord has set out a list of "rules" for us, and we are commanded to keep them. If a false teacher goes against rules, you know that they are most likely going to go again'st God.
If a teacher denies the Lord, and his prophets today, you have a good idea that He is not getting the doctrine from the Lord for our day and age. For the most part, a lot of what the Lord and his prophets taught back in biblical times are the same today as they were yesterday. However, there are some new doctrine that prophets receive for today, and they help us get through the difficulties that occur in today's age.
The dangers of returning to the “pollutions of the world.”
In D&C 82, we learn that “he who sins against the greater light shall receive the greater condemnation.” Also, if we have repented of our sins, and if we choose to go back to our old ways of sinning, the former sins return. What I also got out of these scriptures, especially in 2 Peter 2 is once you’ve learned how happy you are when you’re righteous, you can see how awful it feels to be unrighteous. It’s like black and white. The Lord knows we face many challenges while we’re here on the earth, and he blesses us for our efforts for keeping his commandments. However, when we choose not to follow his ways, we are damned.
