5/28/2023 0 Comments Daily bible reading usccb![]() We are simply instruments of peace called to remain steadfast and contend for the faith that has been entrusted to us. Let your “yes” be “yes” and your “no” be “no.” After all, your confidence is in Christ, and He will reveal His truth to all people. Hateful comments are bound to come, but instead of being alarmed at such things, let’s be spurred to contend for the faith. Especially when there’s a continual stream of disrespect, you’ll need stop the cycle of mockery by moving on to more productive conversations. There are times when you’ve said all that can be said, and it’s time to end the discussion. Great discernment is needed when it comes to scoffers. Respond with the knowledge that one day every knee will bow and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord. Respond with the assurance that Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. ![]() Respond with truth from the Bible rather than the opinions of man. Respond with love for the person and hate for the sin. If you’re alarmed by the voices of hostility on social media, try responding this way: The truth is, the Gospel of Jesus Christ is under attack, and we must defend it by speaking the truth in love and using discernment as we associate with people on the World Wide Web. That’s our assignment as we try to connect with people and remain steadfast in our faith. So what are we to do? In verse 3, Jude gave these instructions “Dear friends, although I was very eager to write to you about the salvation we share, I felt compelled to write and urge you to contend for the faith that was once for all entrusted to God ’s holy people.” Just as Christians in his day were faced with people who mocked the Lord, we too are seeing daily evidence of those who reject Christianity and everything we hold dear. Jude’s warning-written so long ago-still resonates with us today and reminds us that there is nothing new under the sun. ![]() He said, “Remember the words which were spoken before by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ: how they told you that there would be mockers in the last time.” However, Jude shared a great reminder for us. Sadly, followers of Christ will continue to be alarmed at the mockery of God and His Word. By now, I ought to expect it, but it never ceases to alarm me. I’ll be scrolling through my social media feed and come across a shocking statement about Christianity or the Bible, and instantly, I’m made aware of the hostility towards the things of God. “But you, beloved, remember the words which were spoken before by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ: how they told you that there would be mockers in the last time who would walk according to their own ungodly lusts.” Jude 17-18 NKJV
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