Being a Christian means to reside in a privileged place. Accepting Christ is forging a connection with the almighty God.
It also means we have a moral standard to judge ourselves against.
Jude 3 is the epitaph of Christian martyrs and the cry of modern Christian warriors. Jude was the half-brother of Jesus. He knew the Savior better than almost anyone. Let’s write Jude’s words on our heart.
“Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation...”
All diligence means Jude desperately wanted to share his heart about his brother and the salvation he offered. It was a driving force for him, because he knew the truth of Jesus’ message.
“...it was necessary for me to write unto you...”
Jude’s message couldn’t wait, because salvation can’t wait. “Someday” doesn’t work when we’re dealing with where we’ll spend eternity.
“...and exhort you that you should earnestly contend for the faith...”
Jude is very clear here. We must defend the doctrines of Christianity with intense effort. Our morality must be based in Christ, and we must not let the world’s falling standards invade our Christian walk.
“...which was once delivered unto the saints.”
There’s only one faith. There’s only one truth. Jesus is the way, and we come to the Father through the Son. Anyone who says differently abrogates all credibility and should be cast aside.
Those placed in positions of privilege must hold themselves to a higher standard. Pastors, doctors, politicians, teachers, bankers... Christians. Yes, Christians. Our standard is Christ, and we must compare ourselves to him daily.
Jesus is our moral backbone, and in holding high his standards, we reaffirm our walk with him.
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