(For that righteous man dwelling among them, in seeing and hearing, vexed his righteous soul from day to day with their unlawful deeds;)The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations, and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to be punished: But chiefly them that walk after the flesh in the lust of uncleanness, and despise government. Presumptuous are they, selfwilled, they are not afraid to speak evil of dignities. Whereas angels, which are greater in power and might, bring not railing accusation against them before the Lord. 2 Peter 2:8-11

One of the common themes we see throughout the history of humanity is the total depravity of humanity. As we see it in Noah’s Flood, we see it in Sodom and Gomorrah, we see it even in today’s world. A culture of people who have no regard for God, they are totally carnal minded, being led by the flesh on a daily basis. As the Apostle Peter says here “For that righteous man dwelling among them, in seeing and hearing, vexed his righteous soul from day to day with their unlawful deeds”

It’s difficult living in the world today, with the total depravity of humanity, trying to go anywhere, especially with a family is disheartening. Sin is glorified and flaunted by the majority of the world. When you have the Holy Spirit living inside of you, the scales from your eyes have been removed, and you see the depravity of this world. However take heart by the words of the Apostle Peter here “The Lord knows how to deliver the godly out of temptations, and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to be punished”

Even though it may feel like it, you are not alone, God is with you and knows the spiritual battle that you are facing, The Lord knows how to deliver you from temptation. This is also an important reason why you should belong to a Church community, to walk alone in this world, you are an easy target. 

The Apostle Peter then goes on to describe the depraved state of the world, does this sound familiar today? “They walk according to the flesh, in the lust of uncleanness and despise authority, they are presumptuous, reckless, self-willed” Peter makes a very interesting statement here “they scoff or not afraid to heap abuse on angels/celestial beings” The depraved person has no fear of God, in fact they love to blaspheme God at any chance they get. They love to curse The Lord Jesus at every chance they get!

Remember previously Peter mentioned Sodom and Gomorrah, where the depraved people tried to rape the angels of God. Do you think the people of this world would do the same today? Turn on your news and it’s an obvious answer, and as Peter states here “bringing judgment on them from The Lord ” Everyday the depraved bring more and more wrath upon themselves from God with their wickedness.

If you understand what I’m saying here, if you can discern the times that your living, the good news is justice will be served one day. The Lord Jesus Christ will return, bring justice and judgment upon the Earth, repent and put your faith in Christ, before it’s too late! Amen!