Jude 23

23 And others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire; hating even the garment spotted by the flesh. Jude 23 KJV

23 Rescue others by snatching them from the flames of judgment. There are still others to whom you need to show mercy, but be careful that you aren't contaminated by their sins.

NLT

Notice two very important words out of these two translations of this verse. “Save and Rescue”. Applying these to action verbs from the Biblical aspects means immediate, fast, continuous action. This is not a wishy washy meaning, but a command that means NOW! Sin in anyone's life is extremely serious. This verse places a responsibility upon us to do whatever can be done using a tough-love, if you will, to bring this person or even “pulling them out of the fire”. This also speaks a warning to us not to be “contaminated by their sins” NLT.

“ hating even the garment spotted (soiled) by the flesh” or the fleshy item that will deceive us if we are not prayed up. I find people crossing my path everyday who are headed in the wrong direction spiritually. The other concern here for us is not to get judgmental but remaining in an attitude like Jesus and showing His Compassion to them.

I pray that you be touched by His Compassion today and keep a close guard on yourself when those spiritual battles for you and others come your way!

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