TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD | 2 JOHN 1-13; 3 JOHN 1-14–JUDE 1-25
We Must Fight to Stay in the Truth
Jesus admonished: “Exert yourselves vigorously to get in through the narrow door.” (Lu 13:24) Jesus’ words imply struggling, extending ourselves in order to be approved by God. Jude, Jesus’ half brother, was inspired to write something similar: “Put up a hard fight for the faith.” Diligent effort is needed to do the following:
Resist sexual immorality.—Jude 6, 7
Respect those in positions of authority.—Jude 8, 9
Strengthen our belief in the “most holy faith,” Christian teachings.—Jude 20, 21