Author: Dr. George M. Bassaly, M.D.
Language: English
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Questions and Answers – St. Jude
Our needs are infinite and can therefore only be satisfied in the Lord Jesus.
Answer Q10: (Jude v.15) “To execute judgment on all, to convict all who are ungodly among them of all their ungodly deeds which they have committed...”
That is, He shall come to judge all the dwellers upon the earth — both the good and the bad. It is sad to see that many people take the judgment of God lightly.
There are two important questions we need to ask ourselves in this context: “What is God's judgment on me?” and “Am I accountable to Him?”
If we are truly accountable to God, we are deceiving ourselves if we fail to prepare for that judgment. Think of someone arrested for a crime, with a date to appear in court — but who makes no preparation for standing before the judge. Is that right?
We must not be unprepared. Rather, we should take advantage of our court-appointed Advocate — our Lord Jesus Christ (1 John 2:1) — as well as the Church, her sacraments, and her teachings.
Answer Q11: (Jude v.16) “...grumblers, complainers, walking according to their own lusts; and they mouth great swelling words, flattering people to gain advantage.”
St. Jude noted that their ways were centered around deceptive and boastful words. In addition to their questionable conduct, they were people of deceit — departing from the foundation laid by Christ, the apostles, and the prophets.
These are grumblers, complainers (faultfinders): It has been observed that whenever someone is out of touch with God, they are likely to begin complaining — against both God and man — never content with what Providence provides.
In Greek: Grumblers / Murmurers = γογγυσταί (*gongystai*) — those who complain with discontent.
Grumbling is an insult to the God who gives us all things. It reveals a forgetfulness — that whatever befalls us, nothing can separate us from the love and care of God.
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