*DAILY DEW 16/JUNE/2023* *SERIOUS SALVATION* (X) _Key Bible Text:_ *"Likewise also these filthy dreamers defile the flesh, despise dominion, and speak evil of dignities. Yet Michael the archangel, when contending with the devil he disputed about the body of Moses, durst not bring against him a railing accusation, but said, The Lord rebuke thee."* (Jude 1:8-9 (KJV)) _Bible Insight:_ Still calling out the shortcomings that serious believers must seriously contend against, Jude cited how these "certain men" who "crept in unawares" are filthy dreamers who defile the flesh, despise dominion, and speak evil of dignitaries. He contrasted them with the archangel who when contending with the devil over the body of Moses, was quite modest and restraint and rather called upon God to rebuke the devil. We learn again that God does not approve of defilement of the flesh, despising of dominions and speaking evil against dignitaries. New Living Translation rendition of Jude 1:8-9 is helpful: *In the same way, these people—who claim authority from their dreams—live immoral lives, defy authority, and scoff at supernatural beings. But even Michael, one of the mightiest of the angels, did not dare accuse the devil of blasphemy, but simply said, "The Lord rebuke you!" (This took place when Michael was arguing with the devil about Moses' body.)* We understand that immoral living (defilement of flesh), defying authority, and scoffing at supernatural beings are practices we see around us today. We must be wary. But even more importantly, we must be wary to conclude that we are discussing certain men and not "some of us". Check the list again, of the things Jude warned against. Anyone can be guilty of this. No believer should assume they are above the errors on the list. The devil takes advantage of the unsuspecting the most. Let him that thinks he stands take heed lest he fall. Check your life again! Do you subscribe to any known immoral living? How do you deal with issues against authorities!? Note that authorities may be wrong but there is a God approved way to address such errors. Also how do we speak when dignitaries or highly placed spiritual or supernatural beings are involved? This calls you to examine our approach and our lives. And not just assume it does not concern you. May we not participate in things that will bring us to destruction. _MEDITATION:_ *"But these people sneer at anything they can't understand, and by doing whatever they feel like doing--living by animal instinct only--they participate in their own destruction."* Jude 1:10 (The Message) *#David_Joshua_Egbochuo* *#Daily_Wisdom_for_living* *#Becoming_More_Like_Jesus* *#The_Rise_of_An_Army* *#Daily_Dew_Devotional* *#Hello_JUNE,2023* ❤ Links To Visit: *FB Pages* https://www.facebook.com/DavidJoshuaEgbochuo/ https://www.facebook.com/thedavidgen/ https://www.facebook.com/THEREVIVALCORPS/ *Telegram Group:* https://t.me/joinchat/NzXQlVc9Hx7LfaRSnh9fHg Feel Free to Share with Friends. God bless you...