Jude 1:8-11 8 Yet these false teachers, who claim authority from their dreams, live immoral lives, defy authority, and scoff at the power of the glorious ones.9 But even Michael, one of the mightiest of the angels, did not dare accuse Satan of blasphemy, but simply said, "The Lord rebuke you." (This took place when Michael was arguing with Satan about Moses' body.)10 But these people mock and curse the things they do not understand. Like animals, they do whatever their instincts tell them, and they bring about their own destruction.11 How terrible it will be for them! For they follow the evil example of Cain, who killed his brother. Like Balaam, they will do anything for money. And like Korah, they will perish because of their rebellion.
So, what is the Immoral life? I believe we all know, The Holy Spirit convicts us when we are about to be immoral...there is a nudging for us "not to do it". Old comedian once said, "The devil made me do it!".....No he didn't, but he does have his hand in it some of the times....we can still choose not to act.
Examples (if you need them):
1. Sexual perversion
2. Insult rulers! Well yes, we are told in 2 Peter 2:10 that we are to respect authority. That the Lord is hard on those who despise authority.
3. Speaking evil.
4. Serving in religion for a gain. This one is unique. look at 2 Peter 2:15. it reads of Balaam and getting rich for doing wrong
5. Murmur and complain.
6. Brag and boast.
See there are plenty of examples....and WE ALL FALL SHORT!..Stay in the Word, ask for forgiveness....often, cause we fall often!
verse 9 is an example of how we are to respond....with humility. Even to Satan. We are not to insult and continually "rail" on him. It is not our place. Just rebuke...enough said. Hurling insults is not right, anytime.
Verse 10 is kinda self explanatory. Just another description of what these people are all about.
Verse 11 says what is going to happen to them. Who is "Korah"? See Numbers 16, it is a good read.
Lets stop here. Enough to digest today.
Blessing on all till next time,
Calabash
