We need reminders. I have apps on my phone that remind me to do things. They remind me of appointments, remind me of passwords (a LOT of them!) Without these reminders, I tend to forget. We need reminders on spiritual matters, too. Peter tells us as much in his second letter. He is reminding us of the truths we need to remember. Otherwise, with all the negative pressure from the world, we tend to get worn down and forget.