These are murmurers, complainers, walking after their own lusts; and their mouth speaketh great swelling words, having men's persons in admiration because of advantage. (Jude 1:16)
These are characteristics of the ungodly (vs. 15), yet why do we leave these areas in our lives unchecked? Maybe we need to refocus.
“But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost, Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.” (Jude 1:20-21)
“But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost, Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.” (Jude 1:20-21)
What great assurance—that this is in Whom we have entrusted our lives eternally!
When we start to believe that all things were created for *our* pleasure, it steals our desire to give to God all glory, honor, and power, Only when we have a proper view of ourselves and God will we truly give Him the glory, honor, and power He deserves.
Proverbs 31 is my current project... a bit belated!
ReplyDeleteEphesians 6:10-20. Be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might! Shalom.
ReplyDelete@ Ryana - great passage there!
ReplyDelete@ Anonymous - oh yes! :) Love that one!