S – They told you, “In the end time there will be scoffers living according to their own ungodly desires.” ¹⁹ These people create divisions and are worldly, not having the Spirit. 

Jude 18–19

O – Commentary:

As stated in Jude 18–19, these intruders (a) scoffed (cf. vv. 10–15), (b) followed their own ungodly desires (cf. v. 16) and mere natural instincts (cf. vv. 10, 16), and (c) sought to divide believers. Such men obviously did not have the Holy Spirit and thus were not born again (Rom. 8:9).

 Edward C. Pentecost, “Jude,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures, ed. J. F. Walvoord and R. B. Zuck, vol. 2 (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1985), 923.

A – There are people who will not believe in Jesus or the message of the gospel.  We must demonstrate his love and character to give them the opportunity to see them.  We are not responsible for their salvation but we can give them someone to observe that may change their heart.  We must be sowing seeds of God’s love and Word.

R – Heavenly Father, you are the One, true God.  Empower us today as we interact with people who don’t desire to know you.  Help us to meet those who scoff at your word and love  with a genuine reflection of you.