DAILY TEXT, From today Tuesday, January 14, 2025, I intend to always remind you of these things (2 Pet. 1:12).

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Tuesday January 14, 2025

I intend to always remind you of these things (2 Pet. 1:12).

The apostle Peter served Jehovah faithfully for many years. He accompanied Jesus during his ministry, opened the doors to preaching in other fields and was part of the governing body. Towards the end of his life, when he knew that he had little left, he received another commission from Jehovah. Between 62 and 64 AD, God inspired him to write two letters: the biblical books of 1 and 2 Peter (2 Pet. 1:13-15). Peter wrote these letters at a time when his fellow Christians were “distressed by various trials” (1 Pet. 1:6). There were evil men who spread false teachings among the brethren and sought to corrupt the moral purity of the congregation (2 Pet. 2:1, 2, 14). Christians living in Jerusalem would soon see “the end of all things,” that is, the destruction of the city and its temple at the hands of the armies of Rome (1 Pet. 4:7). Without a doubt, Peter's letters helped Christians of the time to endure the trials they were going through and to prepare for those to come. w23.09 26 paras. 1, 2.

Why were Peter's letters very timely?

Peter wrote these letters at a time when his fellow Christians were “distressed by various trials” (1 Pet. 1:6). There were evil men who spread false teachings among the brethren and sought to corrupt the moral purity of the congregation (2 Pet. 2:1, 2, 14). Christians living in Jerusalem would soon see “the end of all things,” that is, the destruction of the city and its temple at the hands of the armies of Rome (1 Pet. 4:7). Without a doubt, Peter's letters helped Christians of the time to endure the trials they were going through and to prepare for those to come.

Why should we study Peter's letters?

Although Peter wrote these letters to first-century Christians, Jehovah wanted them to be part of the Bible so that we could benefit from them.​—Rom. 15:4. We also live in a world that promotes moral impurity and we go through difficulties that can make our service to Jehovah difficult. Furthermore, soon we will experience a tribulation much greater than the one that destroyed Jerusalem and its temple. So Peter's two letters teach us very important lessons that will help us stay in anticipation of the day of Jehovah, overcome fear of others, and develop intense love for our brothers. These ideas will also help the elders to take good care of the needs of the flock.

What could weaken our faith? (2 Peter 3:3, 4).

People generally have no faith in what the Bible says about the future. Because we have been enthusiastically announcing the end of this system for many years, some people who are against us may mock us and even claim that the end will never come. (Read 2 Peter 3:3, 4.) If someone in the ministry, a coworker, or a family member said something like that, our faith could be weakened. What can help us? Let's see what Pedro explained.

What will help us wait patiently for the end? (2 Peter 3:8, 9).

Perhaps some think that Jehovah is slow to put an end to this evil world. But Peter said something that makes us think. He reminded us that Jehovah sees time very differently from humans. (Read 2 Peter 3:8, 9.) For him, a thousand years are like one day. Furthermore, he is patient and does not want anyone to be destroyed. But his day will come..., and this world will come to an end. Isn't it an honor to take advantage of the time left to preach to people of all nations?

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