17 But you must remember, beloved, the predictions of the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ. 18 They said to you, “In the last time there will be scoffers, following their own ungodly passions.” 19 It is these who cause divisions, worldly people, devoid of the Spirit. 20 But you, beloved, building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit, 21 keep yourselves in the love of God, waiting for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ that leads to eternal life. 22 And have mercy on those who doubt; 23 save others by snatching them out of the fire; to others show mercy with fear, hating even the garment stained by the flesh.
24 Now to him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you blameless before the presence of his glory with great joy, 25 to the only God, our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, dominion, and authority, before all time and now and forever. Amen.
The world is filled with ungodly people and those who have corrupted the truth. They have led people astray. They continue to tempt people into lives following after their own passions and desires. All God's people should pray for these people to be called to faith by the Word of God.
Jude gives us a profound lesson. He tells you that you can save others from these disasterous things. He can help save your neighbor from a life without hope. You can help save your neighbor from debt and suffering. You can even snatch your neighbor from the flames of fire.
This does not mean the entire life of either of you will be Happily Ever After, but it will bring you a truly Happily Ever After in Eternity. God our Savior has come to deliver us from a world of Sin. God has had mercy on you. God has reached down and snatched you from the fires of Hell. Jesus did this by dying on the cross. Christ gave you this gift by giving up his own life and through suffering and pain. Take up your cross and follow him leading others in your train.
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