How can we avoid being among those judged as "ungodly" in Jude 1:15? Facing the Verse “to execute judgment on everyone, to convict all the ungodly concerning all the ungodly acts they have committed in an ungodly way, and concerning all the harsh words ungodly sinners have spoken against Him.” (Jude 1:15) Recognizing What “Ungodly” Means • Someone who lives with no reverence for God (Psalm 36:1) • One whose deeds, motives, and words ignore God’s rightful rule (Romans 1:18–21) • People who twist grace into license (Jude 1:4) Beginning Where It Matters—A New Heart • Salvation by faith in Christ alone removes condemnation (John 3:18; Romans 8:1) • Genuine faith produces godliness, not mere religious talk (Titus 1:15–16) • Daily repentance keeps the heart tender and responsive (Acts 3:19; 1 John 1:9) Hold Fast to “the Faith Once for All Delivered” (Jude 1:3) • Measure every teaching by Scripture (Acts 17:11) • Reject voices that deny Christ’s authority (2 Peter 2:1–3) • Stay committed to sound doctrine, not cultural trends (2 Timothy 4:2–4) Guard the Tongue—Jude Highlights Our Words • God will judge “harsh words” (Matthew 12:36) • Let speech be: – Truthful (Ephesians 4:25) – Gracious (Colossians 4:6) – Edifying (Ephesians 4:29) • Praise and cursing cannot flow from the same spring (James 3:9–10) Live Set Apart in Actions • Pursue holiness in every arena (1 Peter 1:15–16) • Reject the works of the flesh (Galatians 5:19–21) and cultivate the Spirit’s fruit (Galatians 5:22–23) • Keep yourself “unstained by the world” (James 1:27) Stay Under Grace—Not License • Grace teaches us to deny ungodliness (Titus 2:11–14) • Freedom in Christ is never permission to sin (Romans 6:1–2) • Walk by the Spirit to overcome fleshly desires (Galatians 5:16) Practical Daily Habits • Scripture intake: steady nourishment (Psalm 119:11) • Prayer “in the Holy Spirit” (Jude 1:20) • Fellowship with believers who spur you on (Hebrews 10:24–25) • Regular self-examination (2 Corinthians 13:5) Keep the End in View • Remember God’s coming judgment to stay sober-minded (2 Peter 3:10–14) • Look for Christ’s appearing; let hope purify you (1 John 3:2–3) • Seek the commendation “Well done, good and faithful servant” rather than fear of being counted among the ungodly (Matthew 25:21) By trusting Christ, clinging to His word, and walking in Spirit-empowered obedience, we avoid the path of the ungodly and stand with confidence when He returns. |
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