by saying, "What happened to the Messiah's promise to return? Ever since our ancestors died, everything continues as it did from the beginning of creation."

Since everything will be destroyed in this way, think of the kind of holy and godly people you ought to be

So then, dear friends, since you are looking forward to this, make every effort to have the Lord find you at peace and without spot or fault.

And so, dear friends, since you already know these things, continuously be on your guard not to be carried away by the deception of lawless people. Otherwise, you may fall from your secure position.