22 And you must show mercy tot those whose faith is wavering.23 Rescue others by snatching them from the flames of judgment. Show mercy to still others,t but do so with great caution, hating the sins that contaminate their lives.t------------------------
"Hate the sin not the sinner." We are put here to keep each other accountable. If we see sin in our brother's lives we are responsible for helping our brothers out and help them keep their path straight. Iron sharpens iron. But it's important to know that we must show mercy to those that we are correcting/rebuking! Lord help us love our brothers!
4 For certain individuals whose condemnation was written about[a] long ago have secretly slipped in among you. They are ungodly people, who pervert the grace of our God into a license for immorality and deny Jesus Christ our only Sovereign and Lord.
ReplyDeleteSo often we can try to justify doing wrong because we know that God will forgive us. Here Jude is calling out those who do this. The people have not truly accepted the gift of salvation. This is frightening to think that i have not done so. It is just a very powerful verse that that really catches you off guard i feel. Because as human we sin and will continue to sin but does this mean that we have not truley accepted Christ?
22-23 "Be merciful to those who doubt; snatch others from the fire and save them; to others show mercy, mixed with fear --hating even the clothing stained by corrupted flesh."
ReplyDeleteIt is not our job to judge our brothers. We should do the opposite and show mercy and compassion for one another. We all sin, so why condemn those who are doing the same things we are doing? Instead we should show mercy, just as God shows us mercy. We should rescue our brothers who we see slipping because we might slip one day and need their help.
v. 9 "But even the archangel Michael, when he was disputing with the devil about the body of Moses, did not himself dare to condemn him for slander but said, 'The Lord rebuke you!'"
ReplyDeleteIt is very convicting to hear that Michael, the archangel, when faced with Satan himself did not react with judgement or condemnation. Neither did he back away and let Satan go on his way. Instead he had full dependence on God, full trust in God's judgement, and full willingness to call upon God to rebuke wrong without condemning the person committing wrong. I don't necessarily know how to take this. How do I know I am supposed to call on God's rebuking without condemning them in my heart? Lord teach me to trust in your justice for wrongs that I see. I don't want to be known as someone who condemns.
5 Now I want to remind you, although you once fully knew it, that Jesus, who saved a people out of the land of Egypt, afterward destroyed those who did not believe.
ReplyDeleteIt is very clear...undeniably clear here that Jude is attributing to Jesus throughout his letter the divine authority of God. Jesus is no mere teacher, He is God. Therefore He has been present from the very beginning and will be the ultimate judge of the world.
Jude challenges each of us to examine our view of Christ and ask: Do I have a large enough view Jesus?
[22] And have mercy on those who doubt; [23] save others by snatching them out of the fire; to others show mercy with fear, hating even the garment stained by the flesh.
ReplyDeleteThe study notes on this verse helped me understand this verse and it's implications in my life. As I focus on evangelism, I should not hesitate to show the lost person mercy simply because of my own 'personal reasons' aka sins/judgements, but rather should be generous in love in efforts to lead them to repentance in Christ. At the same time though, I should be strict on the truth in dealing with sin and my hatred of his/her sin. That hatred of sin doesn't come from my inward desire alone, but ultimately from God's authority and holiness.