2 Peter 2:17–19 (ESV) — 17 These are waterless springs and mists driven by a
storm. For them the gloom of utter darkness has been reserved. 18 For, speaking loud boasts of folly, they entice by sensual passions of
the flesh those who are barely escaping from those who live in error. 19 They promise them freedom, but they themselves are slaves of
corruption. For whatever overcomes a person, to that he is enslaved.
NOTE: Referring
again to false teachers whose motivation is greed, Peter calls them waterless
springs. A spring is a source of refreshment, but without water it is
worthless. A spring offers hope, but without water, it only teases. It has no
value. It promises, but does not deliver. They (false teachers) talk a good
spiel, but only enslave people to false notions. In the passage here, since
these teachers face a prospect of utter blackness, these are false believers as
well, who have slipped into the flock. They enslave people because they draw
people back to sin, and they promote a worldly philosophy. Real freedom and
peace comes in a relationship with Jesus Christ, where we achieve our God-given
purpose in life. Where true freedom is found in service to the creator, and to
his creation. Slavery is when we try to serve ourselves and satisfy our own
fleshly desires.
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