Build Yourself Up

Build Yourself Up

Q: What is one way Jude told believers to build each other up?

• a. stay faithful in church
• b. do good to all men
• c. pray in the Spirit

Like James, Jude was Jesus’ brother. He wrote the letter we know as the epistle of Jude in order to challenge Christians to stand strong in their faith against people who taught wrong things. False teachers were saying it was okay for Christians to live however they wanted without worrying about God’s punishment. This false teaching was leading people away from the truth. Jude reminded believers that Jesus is Lord and that God does punish the wicked.

Jude urged Christians to take action. He wanted them to build up their own faith through praying, staying close to Jesus, helping others, and turning away from sin.

This letter could be written to Christians today, too, because there are many people who teach that it’s okay to live the way you want. But it’s not okay. God cares about the choices you make each day. He cares about whether you study for a test or do your homework. He cares how you talk to your parents and treat your siblings.

Romans 12:2 says, “Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.” God wants you to live as his child so that you can discover his plans for you.

For You

People may tell you it doesn’t matter if you do wrong things, but God’s Word says it does matter. God has a wonderful plan for you, and you’ll only be able to live out that plan as you try to please him each day.

Answer: c

You, dear friends, must build each other up in your most holy faith, pray in the power of the Holy Spirit, and await the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ.   Jude 1:20-21

(The Whole Story: The book of Jude)