Taking the High Road – September 30, 2016

Today’s Translation: New International Version | Weekly Video: Enoch / Jude (Jude 1-25)

“But, dear friends, remember what the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ foretold. They said to you, “In the last times there will be scoffers who will follow their own ungodly desires.” These are the people who divide you, who follow mere natural instincts and do not have the Spirit. But you, dear friends, by building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit, keep yourselves in God’s love as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you to eternal life. Be merciful to those who doubt; save others by snatching them from the fire; to others show mercy, mixed with fear— hating even the clothing stained by corrupted flesh.” – Jude 17-23 (NIV)

Live It Out!

As Christians, we are called to show mercy and to help save people from themselves. There will always be people who either don’t get it or try to subvert the message of the Gospel, be we are called to take the high road. Emulate Jesus, who, from the cross, prayed, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” We must be the ones fighting for peace and unity in this divided world.



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