JUDE
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CHAPTER 1
- We are never to reproach
those in authority especially of religious authority or any former saint
from the past.
- God handles all rebuke and
reproach. If ever chance befalls us to encounter beings from the spirit
world we must call on God to rebuke them.
- They have called themselves
teachers of the word, but they primarily pursue wealth and gain as Balaam
did.
- Some teach only because they
want the recognition or status above others as Korah and his company did
(Nu. 16:1-3; 9,10;31-35).
- a. Those who go the way of
Balaam and Korah - they take positions as teachers and leaders to the
saints but they do it for gain and status. b. They are doomed to darkness
forever.
- We stay in God’s grace
by obedience to His will and by praying in the Spirit (with our heart and
mind).