Do you have any uncommon friends? You know the ones, friends who encourage you and help you grow in your walk with God? And what kind of friend are you, a common friend or an uncommon friend? While each person is precious to God, he or she may or may not be an uncommon friend. Common friends abound. They are the norm. But uncommon friends are rare blessings from God!
Also, read about how we are not only saved by grace but kept by grace and about the importance of preaching the gospel to ourselves every day.
It didn’t take long. Less than 70 years into church history and there were already those who wanted to water down the Word of God and the call to personal holiness. And others who wanted to add things to the requirements for salvation and Christian living. Nothing much has changed. There are still those who distort the gospel truths. Instead, we’re to teach and understand the whole counsel of God. In 25 verses Jude’s epistle called believers to contend for the truth. It still does today.
Sadly, many still prefer to teach only the easy-to-swallow parts … those things that don’t make anyone uncomfortable or the Christian life seem too hard and others who claim that something else is necessary.
How about you? Are you contending for the truth and seeking to understand the whole counsel of God? And why is doing so as important as ever?
Anyone who thinks the Bible is an old dusty book with little current application has only to read the book of Proverbs to see how practical and relevant it is.
Today’s verse has to do with the influence of people Paul called “bad company” in our lives. Bad company might include friends, advisers, co-workers, business partners, spouses, and other influencers. They are people whose favor we desire or with whom we spend time. They can also be people we follow or listen to on social or other media.
