"Likewise also these dreamers defile the flesh. reject authority and speak evil of dignitaries. 9 Yet Michael the archangel, in contending with the devil, when he disputed about the body of Moses, dared not bring against him a reviling accusation, but said, 'The Lord rebuke you" Jude 8-9 NKJV
Carrying on our study of Jude and the problem of apostates. We should challenge their false teaching, thus protecting the rest of the believers around but, we must be careful how we go about it. Here, the archangel Micheal would only say, 'The Lord rebuke you'. He didn't get into a great battle with them, accusing and judging them. At all times, we must ensure that the authority that we carry, belongs to Jesus. False teachers go in their own authority because they are unteachable. However, at some time, they will fall flat on their face when they meet up with Jesus. All we need to do, is go in the authority of Jesus and be directed by the Holy Spirit on how to handle each and every situation. If Michael wouldn't say anymore, then we definitely need to be wary about doing this. The devil is no friend and he is powerful, resist him yes, but be aware, he will return so be alert and vigilant.
Listen to what Jude says in v16-19: Talking about the apostates he says:
'These are grumblers , complainers, walking according to their own lusts; and they mouth great swelling words, flattering people to gain advantage. 17 But you, beloved, remember the words which were spoken before the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ: 18 how they told you that there would be mockers in the last time who would walk according to their own ungodly lusts. These are sensual persons, who cause divisions not having the Spirit.'
However, Jude gave us the secret weapon v21-2:
'But you, beloved, building yourselves up on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit, 21 keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.'
At times, we just don't know what to do, therefore speak in tongues, your heavenly language and allow the Spirit of God to guide you forward.
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