2 Peter 2:1–19

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Choice 2: 2 Peter 2. Teaching

1. Read 2 Peter 2:1–19. Record the characteristics of false teachers described by Peter. Explain in writing how your list helps you recognize false teachers today.
1. Deny the Lord
2. Covetous
3. Lust in unclean things
4. Despises the government
5. Self-willed
6. Presumptuous
7. Speaks evil of dignities
8. Eyes full of adultery

It can help me avoid being in awkward or dangerous situations. It serves as a red flag, which can let me know when to stay off or when to get away from situations.

2.    Read 2 Peter 2:20–22; Doctrine and Covenants 82:3, 7. In your own words, write a few sentences describing the dangers of returning to the “pollutions of the world.”

 Since those who have been taught the higher truths, much would be required of them.  It is like when our patents tell their children “you know better.”  As members of the church, we should know better.  We have been taught and continued to be taught by living prophets and apostles to keep us from the pollutions of the world.