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Follow not the ungodly, lest you reap their just condemnation

~~~~~~~ No 29 in the series - The Epistles of Peter. ~~~~~~~ **Considering 2 Peter 2:4-9** For if God spared not the angels that sinned, but cast them down to hell, and delivered them into chains of darkness, to be reserved unto judgment; .... The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations, and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to be punished: *1/ A lesson in Judgment without mercy. 2/ Lessons in judgment and mercy at the last day. 3/ A lesson in the Lord's care of his people in this world.* **Sermon Summary:** This sermon explores the dual themes of divine judgment and mercy through the biblical examples of the fallen angels, Noah, and Lot. It emphasizes God's sovereignty in executing justice on the ungodly while providing a way of escape for the righteous through faith. The preacher uses the flood and the destruction of Sodom as solemn warnings about the suddenness of the end times and the necessity of spiritual readiness. Central to the message is the assurance that the Lord knows how to deliver the godly from temptation and reserve the unjust for final punishment. Ultimately, Christ is presented as the true Ark of safety, giving salvation to those who trust in His finished work.

This sermon addresses the inevitability of death and the subsequent final judgment before Jesus Christ, emphasizing that every individual will stand alone before God. The speaker highlights two promised disclosures where hidden truths are revealed and God's character is vindicated against accusations of allowing evil. Central to the message is the distinction between relying on personal righteousness versus trusting in God's word through faith, as illustrated by Abraham and Habakkuk. The preacher urges listeners to recognize the gravity of eternal destinies—either heaven or hell—and to seek forgiveness through Christ before that day arrives. Ultimately, the sermon serves as a pastoral call to repentance, offering assurance of boldness for those who have placed their faith in Jesus.

There is in most persons a natural inclination to generation. These desires are absolutely necessary for the continuance and increase of mankind. God has appointed that his purposes should be accomplished, and his glory promoted, in this manner. Nevertheless, these desires are not to be enlarged as hell, but to be restrained and limited by the holy law of God. Things that are useful and necessary in themselves, according to the law of creation and conservation, are greatly perverted by our sad depravity. If we have no appetites — that is, no desire and inclination to eat and drink — we cannot be useful in our place, nor live long. Yet the glutton, the drunkard, and the voluptuary,greatly abuse the good creatures of God, to the shame, ruin, and destruction of soul and body.

Our loving God allows even the lost to enjoy His goodness in this life. There are ample preachers faithfully giving out gospel messages. On day is to late, hell is prepared for these who ignore the goodness of God.