The best offense is a good defense !

Dear friends, I really wanted to write to you about the salvation we share. But now I feel I should write and ask you to stand up for the faith. God’s people were trusted with it once and for all time. (Jude 3)

No doubt Jude knew the TRUTH from a lie. He lived with Jesus and his brother James. I believe this is why he is so adamant concerning the lies in the Church of his day. Once we expereince the TRUTH, we need to identify lies, dogma, and legalism and break free from it. We need to call sin just what it is and seek to rescue our brothers and sisters from it rather than turning a deaf ear and allowing them to wallow in sin. We have to risk friendships and associations for the good of the Gospel and the souls of our friends and families. So many things tie us down as Christians today. The TRUTH should have set us free. Free from rituals. Free from legalism. Free from ridicule and the chains of life. Free to be real and living believers that influence the world for Christ. Free to defend the Gospel! The best offense is a good defense . . . so let's go!

They told you, “In the last days, some people will make fun of the truth. They will follow their own ungodly longings.” They are the people who separate you from one another. They do only what comes naturally. They are not led by the Holy Spirit. Dear friends, build yourselves up in your most holy faith. Let the Holy Spirit guide and help you when you pray. The mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ will bring you eternal life. As you wait for his mercy, remain in God’s love. Show mercy to those who doubt. Pull others out of the fire. Save them. To others, show mercy mixed with fear. Hate even the clothes that are stained by the sins of those who wear them. (Jude 18-23)