Comment: Since the time of deliverance for the faithful and destruction for the ungodly is at hand, there should be no sitting on the fence or giving heed to worldly passions. We must avoid those situations that give room or opportunity to gratifying sinful desires. “Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved,” stated St. Paul, “Let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.” – 2 Corinthians 7:1.
The temptations and trials that are waiting secretly around us are such that except true worshippers read the Bible constantly and be prayerful as to be properly guided on what the will of the Lord is, one may be led into error (2 Peter 3:17). The period we live in is the time of the end when the devil is doing his utmost to cause as much havoc as possible. But the time when he will be destroyed is near as it would be within this age. The time of salvation is therefore not far. But to be saved, Christians must run away from sin and live sober lives, conducting themselves as disciples of Christ indeed. Apostle Paul exhorts: “Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying. But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof.” – Romans 13:13,14.