Jude 17-19 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. These are sensual persons, who cause divisions, not having the Spirit.

 

For the past several days, we have been discussing the Book of Jude. He prophesies of the false teachers who will infiltrate the Body of Christ. He describes them perfectly and compares them to people in Old Testament times.

 

As Jude brings his book to a close, he now reminds us that the Apostles of Christ also warned us of the threat of these people. there would be mockers in the last time who would walk according to their own ungodly lusts. These are sensual persons, who cause divisions, not having the Spirit.

 

Although there have always been people who have sought to cause dissention in the Church, it is nothing like we see today. The Apostles said in the Last Days there would be mockers of the Church, and not a day goes by today that we don’t see a news story about someone making a mockery of the Christian Church.

 

Jude tells us that these are sensual persons, meaning they are driven by sexual desires and the lust of the flesh. This is so prevalent in the Church today it is almost commonplace. Our society is driven by sex, and in fulfillment of the Prophesies, this has now infiltrated the Body of Christ. Who would ever have thought we would have to do background checks on people who want to serve in the Church?

 

As we listen to people talk, watch their actions, and pray for discernment, we can determine their motivation. Some people seek to cause divisions because they do not have the Holy Spirit within them. People truly led by the Spirit do not seek to destroy the Kingdom of God. Nor do they seek to gratify their own flesh, glorify themselves, or seek personal gain. This is the work of the devil and his demons.

 

My friends, let me also remind you to 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. These are sensual persons, who cause divisions, not having the Spirit.

 

In these last of the Last Days, we must be ever mindful of those in our midst. Watch and listen with discernment. Seek the Will of God in your life and for your fellowship of believers. 

 

God will soon……..turn the tide

 

Ever mindful,       Doreen

 

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