Enemy in the Camp

I’m seeing Jude as a very discerning man, a very humble man…but a very passionate man.

First of all…..I would be tempted to say…..Hey ….this is me Jude, Jesus Half brother…..but he refers to himself as a bondservant.
And obviously he is encouraged at what is going on, and would love to talk about the “salvation” they share, he saw something else and felt impressed to warn
I felt I had to write and urge you to contend for the faith that was once for all entrusted to the saints. (NIV)
I have to write insisting—begging!—that you fight with everything you have in you for this faith entrusted to us as a gift to guard and cherish. (Message)
I don’t think he is merely talking about people who are abusing grace….I feel like he is saying…the enemy has slipped into the camp. That someone has represented himself as a follower, yet their intent is to divide, cause problems and possibly destroy, from the inside out.

There will always be those in church, there for the wrong reason…socially, good for business, to feel better about themselves, duty….but we must discern between them…and the malicious
22-23Go easy on those who hesitate in the faith. Go after those who take the wrong way. Be tender with sinners, but not soft on sin. The sin itself stinks to high heaven.

God give us your wisdom, your insight/discernment, allow us to be on guard….loving sinners….but not allowing sin to infiltrate this work. Give us your compassion for sinners. As we transition into the next phase of ANC, allow the Holy Spirit to guide us. Keep us safe, God. You are our shelter in the storm, you provide for all our needs, you are the healer, you are our salvation….let us just be your servants.