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2 Peter 2:10-12

"This is especially true of those who follow the corrupt desire of the sinful nature and despise authority. Bold and arrogant, these men are not afraid to slander the celestial beings; yet even angels, although they are stronger and more powerful, do not bring slanderous accusations against such beings in the presence of the Lord. But these men blaspheme in matters they do not understand. They are like brute beasts, creatures of instinct, born only to be caught and destroyed, and like beasts they too will perish." 2 Peter 2:10-12 Peter just finished asserting that God knows what He is doing. He knows how to punish the wicked. He then gives a more specific situation. He begins to talk about people who follow the corrupt desire of the sinful nature and despise authority. These are people who will do what ever they want to do. Peter calls them bold and arrogant and the even have the gall to slander celestial beings. They mock God and have a very high opinion of themsel...