Wednesday Devo
Scripture:
Jude 1
12 When these people eat with you in your fellowship meals commemorating the Lord’s love, they are like dangerous reefs that can shipwreck you. They are like shameless shepherds who care only for themselves. They are like clouds blowing over the land without giving any rain. They are like trees in autumn that are doubly dead, for they bear no fruit and have been pulled up by the roots. 13 They are like wild waves of the sea, churning up the foam of their shameful deeds. They are like wandering stars, doomed forever to blackest darkness.
12 When these people eat with you in your fellowship meals commemorating the Lord’s love, they are like dangerous reefs that can shipwreck you. They are like shameless shepherds who care only for themselves. They are like clouds blowing over the land without giving any rain. They are like trees in autumn that are doubly dead, for they bear no fruit and have been pulled up by the roots. 13 They are like wild waves of the sea, churning up the foam of their shameful deeds. They are like wandering stars, doomed forever to blackest darkness.
Commentary:
12–13 The False Teachers Exemplify Depravity with Impunity. Jude compares the false teachers to hidden reefs that will suddenly destroy ships that come too near. These opponents of the gospel constitute concealed dangers because they participate in the love feasts (including the Lord’s Supper), thus acting as if they were Christians. They do not shepherd and care for others but only look after themselves. They are like waterless clouds, promising rain that never falls. They promise fruit but are like fruitless trees. They are like wandering stars (probably meaning planets) that give misleading guidance to travelers. casting up the foam of their own shame. The heretics’ sexual permissiveness shows that they are in spiritual darkness. Their eternal condemnation in the gloom of utter darkness has been reserved forever.
Crossway Bibles, The ESV Study Bible (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles, 2008), 2450–2451.
Crossway Bibles, The ESV Study Bible (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles, 2008), 2450–2451.
Questions:
- In verse 13, Jude says they are like wild waves that churn up the froth of their own shameful deeds... gross. This isn't internal shame Jude is talking bout. He's saying that these guys are proud of their sin, flaunting it for all to see, without shame. Are you more likely to feel conviction over sin (even the "small stuff"), or to celebrate it or brag about it?
- James Shaddix said, "Immorality is a close companion of virtually all false teaching. Our creed and conduct are inseparable. Belief and behavior are twins that are virtually impossible to separate." The things you believe and the way you behave are one in the same. If you want to know what's in your heart, just listen to what comes out of your mouth. Look at your actions and behaviors. What do your words and deeds tell the world you believe?
Prayer Topics:
- That you would live a lifestyle of repentance.
- That your life would scream the name of Jesus.
This Week's City 7:
Try to commit to memory!
1. Who is Jesus? I believe Jesus is God because Jesus said He is God and proved it by rising from the dead and appearing to His disciples, His brother James, 500 others at one time, and Paul.
(Mark 3:21; John 8:58, 10:30-33, 14:9-11; Acts 9:1-6; 1 Corinthians 15:3-8; Colossians 1:15-20; Hebrews 1:2-3; James 1:1)
(Mark 3:21; John 8:58, 10:30-33, 14:9-11; Acts 9:1-6; 1 Corinthians 15:3-8; Colossians 1:15-20; Hebrews 1:2-3; James 1:1)
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