Jude’s command “to contend earnestly for the faith” is not merely being neglected in the contemporary church; it is often greeted with outright scorn. These days anyone who calls for biblical discernment or speaks out plainly against a popular perversion of sound doctrine is as likely as the false teachers themselves to incur the disapproval of other Christians. That may even be an understatement. Saboteurs and truth vandals often seem to have an easier time doing their work than the conscientious believer who sincerely tries to exercise biblical discernment.
– John MacArthur
Christ Alone Wyoming 
“Jude’s command “to contend earnestly for the faith” is not merely being neglected in the contemporary church; it is often greeted with outright scorn.”
Even though Jude’s command was taught at my former church, the rulers therein had near uniform condescension for anyone who attempted to obey it. Iconic art and candles filling the sanctuary were the last straw for me.
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Unfortunately, this is so true! We have seen it even within our church. Not from the leadership but we have seen it within the lives of those who refuse to do what is right. Psalm 1 talks about the person who “sits in the seat of the scornful.” They are definitely NOT blessed!
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Sad, yet true all too often…
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This qualifies to be the official quote of DefCon.
– The Pilgrim
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Well isn’t that the truth.
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