2 Peter 1&2 - The pertinence of “keep them blind” - they lack qualities that keep us faithful. 2025

2 Pet 1:9
For he who lacks these qualities is blind or short-sighted, having forgotten his purification from his former sins.

Those who lack these things are blind or short-sighted and has forgotten about purification from his former sins. If we know Him, we are to obey His Torah or else we are blind.