Jude 1:17-19 (Amplified Bible) But you must remember, beloved, the predictions which were made by the apostles (the special messengers) of our Lord Jesus Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed One). They told you beforehand, In the last days (in the end time) there will be scoffers [who seek to gratify their own unholy desires], following after their own ungodly passions. It is these who are [agitators] setting up distinctions and causing divisions--merely sensual [creatures, carnal, worldly-minded people], devoid of the [Holy] Spirit and destitute of any higher spiritual life.
In these times, it is important for us to bear in mind that there are truly those who are within the church that cause separation rather than unity, that seek their own over that of what is good for the whole of the church. But lest we start a witch hunt, we must not become suspicious, but we must weigh everything according to God’s Spirit. There are those who are troublemakers by desire, there are those who make trouble unknowingly, and there are those who stir up strife yet do not wish to. So while we are staying alert so as not to be led astray, we must keep in mind that we ourselves must be certain that we cause no divisions for any reason. Even our good intentions can cause divisions, if we do not keep ourselves in check with God’s Word and His Spirit.
Have A Blessed Day
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