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I suggest preaching a sermon that directs attention away from the main characters. Instead, highlight for your hearers (and proclaim loudly and clearly) the promise of Jesus in this text.

The law does not end sin, does not make new beings, it only makes matters worse.

Friends are a gift from God, but all gifts flow from God to his children because of his love for us on account of Christ.

He begins the letter with grace and peace (2 Pet 2:1) - gifts that had been given them by God through the righteousness of his Son, Jesus Christ, their Lord, and Master.

Should we have more victories over our sin? Probably. But can we be honest and admit that we don't have as many as we'd like?