Peter calls believers to love one another earnestly and sincerely, because they have been born again through the imperishable Word of God. While human life is fleeting like grass, God’s Word stands forever—and it is this enduring Word that brings new life. Therefore, believers are urged to put away sin like malice, deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander. Instead, they are to crave the pure spiritual nourishment of God’s truth, growing in their salvation. Those who have truly experienced the goodness of the Lord will long for more of Him.