#soap # Jude 01 ## Title: Show Mercy to Those Who Are Struggling ## Scripture: (Jude 1:22) “And have mercy on those who waver;” (NET) ## Observation: Jude was the half-brother of Jesus. He did not mess around with false teachers. He says earlier in this letter that he wanted to write a letter of encouragement but felt the need to write a warning due to the false teachers everywhere. He comes down hard on their false doctrine and the judgment waiting for them. However, he encourages grace for the struggling Christian whose faith is wavering due to these false doctrines. We should be careful to attack the message, not the messenger, where possible. These people were likely not the false teachers. They were the ones affected by the false doctrine. When someone begins to believe a lie, we should attack the lie and not the person. When we do this, we show the love of God and teach them how to treat us when it is our turn to struggle. ## Application: Treat others with grace. Be hard on doctrine and soft on people. ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for teaching us how to have mercy through the mercy You show us.