Perhaps he will forgive you for having such a thought in your heart. That Apostle also wrote of this same possibility reoccurring to those who had been truly saved. Consequently, there has to be free will and human responsibility involved in staying free. You Do Peter knew a real Christian could once again conform to the evil desires he had when he lived in ignorance . The preventive is to be holy in all we do .
Christians are in a constant, day in and day out battle with sin.
Not only did Peter know the believer s security was conditional, but he boldly and unequivocally taught that a true Christian can leave the straight way . To live in the straight way carries the same benefit as having escaped the corruption of the world by knowing our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ . You will say then, Branches were broken off so that I could be grafted in. But they were broken off because of unbelief, and you stand by faith . Do not be arrogant, but be afraid .