1:9 But even the archangel Michael, when he was disputing with the devil about the body of Moses, did not himself dare to condemn him for slander but said, “The Lord rebuke you!”
1:10 Yet these people slander whatever they do not understand, and the very things they do understand by instinct—as irrational animals do—will destroy them.
1:11 Woe to them! They have taken the way of Cain; they have rushed for profit into Balaam’s error; they have been destroyed in Korah’s rebellion.
STUDY:
Whichever way you look at sin, it has only one end – destruction! In today’s passage, Jude, using examples of various people in the old testament, warns against turning away from the way of God, by engaging in sinful practices such as apostasy, which is turning away from the faith and doing things that are totally against the will and purposes of God. The phrase ‘woe’ means ‘great distress and sorrow.’
When God declares ‘woe’ upon an individual, you can be sure that their end will indeed be sorrowful. The three people mentioned – Cain (Gen. 4:1-9), Balaam (Num. 22-24) and Korah, were guilty of jealousy, greed and rebellion (Num. 16:1-35). God’s judgment is upon the wicked. This includes the jealous, greedy and rebellious.
You must realize, that though hands join in hands, the wicked will not go unpunished. Just Jude pointed out in today’s passage, you must be careful in the way you live your life. The good news however, is that God is willing and ready to help us if we ask for his help (Titus 2:11-12). He will certainly help us to live acceptably to Him.
Prayer:
Heavenly Father, help me to rely on your authority and power to avoid apostasy. Amen!
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