In this passage, Peter writes to Christians living in an extremely tumultuous time. The temptation to ignore the will of God and pursue the pleasures of this world was strong, but not an option for the Christian. Christ has died so that we may live no longer for human passions but for the will of God. As God’s people, we must live in light of the end, stewarding the grace he has given us for the good of others and the glory of his name.