Why did the apostle say this duty was so imperative?

Answer

"For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap
to themselves teachers, having itching ears; and they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be
turned unto fables!' Verses 3, 4.

What three essentials for a Saviour are found in Christ?
Why did John write his testimony concerning God's love and purpose in giving Christ?
What kind of church would He thus be able to present to Himself?
At the end of this time, what was to be done to Messiah?
Why was woe at this same time proclaimed to the world?
Concerning what have we been definitely informed?
What does the Apostle Peter say concerning the trials through which every believer must pass?

Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle