Stay Alert!

Backstory:
This letter was likely written by Jude, another half-brother of Jesus. The description of those to whom Jude addressed his letter is very general. Although he was eager to write to them about salvation, he felt that he must instead warn them about false teachers who were perverting God’s grace by trying to convince believers that being saved gave them license to sin since their sins would no longer be held against them.

God’s Story:
I rule over all things in heaven and on the earth, yet evil still lurks in the world. The devil does not rest; he stirs up those who would lead my people astray. But my people have been warned and are prepared. I have given them the ability to build themselves up in their faith as they pray in my Spirit. And I am more than able to keep them from stumbling and to present them before my glorious throne without fault and with great joy!

Read Jude 1-25

Your Story:
False variations of the basic Christian message are still in circulation today to make Christianity appear more “user friendly” or “less judgmental.” Be careful as you read books or hear opinions that present new ideas or offer alternate interpretations of Scripture. Know God’s Word and be sure of what you believe so you can discern for yourself whether or not the things you hear are rooted in the truth.