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2 Peter 2:10 ยท KJV

"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."

King James Version

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Passage Context

8(For that righteous man dwelling among them, in seeing and hearing, vexed his righteous soul from day to day with their unlawful deeds;)
9The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations, and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to be punished:
10But 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.
11Whereas angels, which are greater in power and might, bring not railing accusation against them before the Lord.
12But these, as natural brute beasts, made to be taken and destroyed, speak evil of the things that they understand not; and shall utterly perish in their own corruption;

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you respond to authority in your life?

2

What does it mean for you to walk after the flesh?

3

When have you struggled with self-will or speaking against authority?

Life Application

authority

Practice humility and respect in your interactions with leaders.

self-control

Identify areas in your life where you need to exercise self-control.

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