Christian Diligence
James Bromley. 2 Peter 3:13-14 Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwells righteousness.… I. THE STUPENDOUS EVENTS WHICH ARE EXPECTED. II. THE IMPORTANT DUTY WHICH IS REQUIRED. 1. The opposite of that moral stupidity which prevails among men. 2. The reverse of that indolence of soul, with which so many engage in the affairs of salvation. 3. The opposite of a worldly spirit. III. THE HAPPY END TO BE ACCOMPLISHED. 1. "That ye may be found of Him in peace" — not in affluence, honour, ease or indulgence; but in peace — (1) With all mankind; (2) With your own heart; (3) With God, your reconciled Father. 2. "Without spot" (1 John 1:7). Let us plunge with confidence into this fountain opened for sin and uncleanness. Let us also be diligent, not only that we may be made, but also that we maybe preserved pure. 3. "Blameless"; your holy love so manifest, your justification and acceptance so clear, that bad men and devils dare not, good men and angels cannot, and God will not, lay anything to your charge. (James Bromley.) Parallel Verses KJV: Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness. WEB: But, according to his promise, we look for new heavens and a new earth, in which righteousness dwells.