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ungodly pretenders

Jude 1:14-16

Jude 1:14 It was about these that Enoch, in the seventh generation from Adam, prophesied: “Look! The Lord comes with tens of thousands of his devoted ones
Jude 1:15 to execute judgment on all and to convict all the ungodly concerning all the ungodly acts that they have done in an ungodly way and concerning all the harsh things ungodly sinners have said against him.”
Jude 1:16 These people are discontented grumblers, living according to their desires; their mouths utter arrogant words, flattering people for their own advantage.

ungodly pretenders

Jude reaches far back in time, quoting a prophecy that first saw fulfilment in the flood’s destruction. But now he applies that prophecy to the judgment of hypocritical ungodly pretenders in the church.

How can we spot such pretenders among us? They complain, seek their own way, speak arrogantly, and praise people only when it benefits themselves.

Jude’s message is that those who act this way will be judged by the Lord at his coming. We should not allow them to destroy our congregations today.

LORD, give us discernment and courage.