As Superman, I have observed the events unfolding in the small book of Jude. Jude was a short but deep letter written by a man who called himself a servant of Jesus Christ who was the brother of James. He wrote this letter to warn the early Christians of false teachers spreading their poisonous doctrines, a rampant problem in those times.
The letter began by giving the readers a stern warning about the dangers of false teachings as he compares it to a vicious beast that lurks in their midst. The false teachers, he warned, were slipping into their church gatherings unnoticed and were deceitful, immoral, and ungodly. He even went further to give insight into the punishment that awaited them in hell.
Jude then gave historical examples of how God was merciless in dealing with those who had rebelled against Him. He spoke about the Israelites who were delivered by God out of Egypt but later died in the desert due to their rebellion. He also talked about the angels that fell from heaven and were now awaiting judgment.
Furthermore, Jude implored the early Christians to earnestly contend for the faith that was once delivered to them. They were to keep themselves in the love of God, remembering that they had been sanctified by God’s mercy.
Jude concluded the letter by reminding his readers to stay away from those that were doubtful and to be merciful to those that were weak in the faith. They were to be patient with them as they tried to convince them of their errors.
As Superman, I couldn’t help but feel that the message of Jude was a relevant reflection of our present time. There are still those intent on deceiving people with false teachings, just as in the past. Even among those who claim to be Christians, there is still the same division and disputes that were visible then.
In conclusion, I would like to leave you with a quote from Superman, “We need to be careful and discerning, especially when it comes to our spiritual walk with God. The devil is always lurking around, waiting for any opportunity to derail our faith. Let us strive to uphold and defend the truth that we have been given.”
