Verses 1-7
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Stay mindful of what the Word says. Don't ever think that you know enough. You need to hear the same truths over and over again. This is for your safety (Philippians 3:1).
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The world, on the other hand, has grown forgetful over time. As we get closer to the end, more people will mock the Word and deny that there will be an end or that Jesus will return at all.
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They forget that Noah's flood is proof that God judges the world, and He will do so again.
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Verses 8-9
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Some question whether the end will happen because, in our flawed human perspective, so much time has passed. The end is definitely still happening.
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God is not being lazy. He is waiting before the end must come so that more people can come to salvation.
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Be patient for the final day!
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Verses 10-15
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Everything in the physical world will be destroyed by the fire of God.
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Knowing this, don't become attached to physical things nor seek the pleasures of the world(1 Corinthians 7:29-31). Focus on living a holy life, staying far away from sin, and urgently working to do what will bring more people to salvation.
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Live as though the days are fleeting (Ephesians 5:15-16), knowing that the end could come at any time; and when it does, we will not have the same opportunity. Take the opportunity now, while you still can! (John 9:4).
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Verses 16-18
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And knowing that the Bible is easily twisted by people, be careful to avoid the same.
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People who are untaught and unstable tend to twist the Word. To avoid twisting the Word yourself:
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(1) Get teaching from wise believers with godly character, and...
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(2) Live a stable life; don't be tossed around with emotion, feeling, or circumstance, or you will be easily tricked.
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Focus on the grace and knowledge of Christ and His walk. Don't meddle in doctrines or matters that cause you to lose your focus on the person of Jesus.
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When people stray from focusing on Jesus, they get deceived (Colossians 2:18-19).
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