Monday, December 8, 2008

Grace for your spirit December 8, 2008

And have mercy on some, who are doubting; save others, snatching them out of the fire; and on some have mercy with fear, hating even the garment polluted by the flesh. Jude 22-23

The book of Jude is written to bring judgment on false teachers. The church was under attack, and someone had to rise up and speak the truth. Like many of the books in the Bible, there is a sharp rebuke, but it never ends that way. After the rebuke, the Holy Spirit always opens the door with mercy. Mercy on those who are doubting, bringing many to salvation. When he says to hate the garment polluted by the flesh, it means to hate the sin but love the sinner. We should never let sharp rebukes lead us to hate the sinner. May we all keep grace and mercy uppermost in our minds.

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23

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