What does Peter tell us to do about the stone of stumbling?
Peter instructs believers to put their faith in the rock of offense, the stone of stumbling, and to let Him be precious. By believing on Him, they will not be disappointed. He emphasizes that this position of not being disappointed comes by believing, not by other means.
Les explains that Peter is saying to put your faith in the rock of offense, the stone of stumbling, and let Him be precious to you, else you will be disappointed. Les points out that Peter no longer repeats Acts 2:38's call to repent and be baptized for remission of sin, because that is even in Peter's past. Now Peter says we attain to the position of not being disappointed by believing. Les notes that many people today, even in churches, are slipping into eternity thinking they are going the right direction, but they will be disappointed. The key is believing on Him.
Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believeth on him shall not be confounded.
Unto you therefore which believe he is precious: but unto them which be disobedient, the stone which the builders disallowed, the same is made the head of the corner,