When we're driving on the highway or on the roads through town, we're accustomed to

watching for traffic signals, warning signs, and flashing lights.

In light fashion, we should become adapted spotting spiritual warning signs.

Today, on Insight for Living, Chuck Swindall continues to present his final message in

the series called Conquering Through Conflict.

In this study in 2 Peter 3, we read practical advice from the Apostle on how to live in troubled

times.

It includes several warnings to be on guard because trouble is coming.

Now, when you get to 2 Peter, even though it is shorter in length, it is more difficult

to understand.

And this is not a letter that offers a great deal of hope for the hurting.

This is a letter that points a long index finger and bumps against your sternum and says,

beware, be on the lookout, watch out, troubles coming, be ready.

The theme of 2 Peter is beware, be ready, hard times are upon you.

This is a letter of continued warnings.

In fact, I thought about this.

In the first letter, Peter represents a pastor, a caring shepherd, and he brings comfort

and encouragement.

But in the second letter, he takes the role of a critic and a prophet.

And he warns and predicts.

In the first letter, there is an emphasis on helping people.

In the second letter, there is an emphasis on exposing the conditions in which we live.

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