Contending for the Faith

Hebrews 12-13; Jude

“…they are godless men, who change the grace of our God into a license for immorality and deny Jesus Christ our only Sovereign and Lord.”

Jude 4

How we respond to God’s grace and authority in our lives reveals our heart and our spiritual maturity. When the grace of God becomes a license for immorality, we have scorned the holiness of God. We have deceived ourselves by thinking we can know him on our own terms. Responding in humility and submitting to God’s Word and loving authority in our lives, positions us to not abuse the grace of God. We might look religious on the outside, but Jude’s letter reminds us that eventually our heart will be exposed. The early Church was being infiltrated by leaders looking to exploit and manipulate others. Jude’s pastoral letter was a call back to purity and obedience to Christ through the Holy Spirit.

In what ways are we being called to contend for the faith and remain in God’s love?

“Lord Jesus, keep my heart surrendered to your love and Spirit, for your glory.”