June 27
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JUDE
14 It was also about these that Enoch, the seventh from Adam, prophesied, saying, “Behold, the Lord comes with ten thousands of his holy ones, 15 to execute judgment on all and to convict all the ungodly of all their deeds of ungodliness that they have committed in such an ungodly way, and of all the harsh things that ungodly sinners have spoken against him.” 16 These are grumblers, malcontents, following their own sinful desires; they are loud-mouthed boasters, showing favoritism to gain advantage. 17 But you must remember, beloved, the predictions of the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ. 18 They said to you, “In the last time there will be scoffers, following their own ungodly passions.” 19 It is these who cause divisions, worldly people, devoid of the Spirit.
– Jude 14-18
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JUDE – WARNING TO THE GRUMBLERS AND UNGODLY
A poem inspired by these verses by ILMA
This is a message to all those who defy and reject God’s authority
In their rebellion to God, they hate the righteous with such bigotry
They treat others with harshness and prejudice when they don’t get their way
The mantra of the ungodly is to make others’ lives hard and miserable.
They hate anything that exudes God’s love and his sovereignty
They will not give up their idols, reputation, wealth and luxuries
When evil is at the heart of a person, they cannot stop grumbling
They find every reason to complain and nothing ever satisfy them.
The Lord hates the proud, evildoers, deceivers and troublemakers
This is why he sent Jesus and also a Helper and a Comforter
To all those who believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, he promises salvation
To all those who reject the Son of God, they will receive condemnation.
When discontent and whining preoccupy your mind and heart
It is a manifestation of lawlessness, unbelief arrogance and pride
Be warned all you wicked people for the day of judgment is coming
The Lord himself will come down to make you accountable for all you’ve done.
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REFLECTION
• What is the root of grumbling, discontent, pride, prejudice and favoritism?