Jude 20-23

I. The responsibility to self (20-21)

A. Build upon the holy faith (2 Peter 1:5-11)
B. Pray in the Spirit (1 Corinthians 14:15)
C. Keep yourself in God’s love (1 John 4:9-10)
D. Look for Jesus’ mercy (Matthew 5:7; James 2:13; Hebrews 4:16)
E. Do all of this “unto eternal life” (Titus 2:11-14)

II. The responsibility to others: compassion (22)

A. The last word in the Greek is difficult – some versions render it “to make difference/distinction” (KJV/NKJV); other versions speak to people “who are in doubt” (ASV)
B. The soul winner’s attitude tender, gentle, compassionate (Galatians 6:1)

III. The responsibility to others: rescue (23)

A. Pull them out of the fire (Zechariah 3:1-4)
B. Love the sinner, hate the sin (James 5:19-20)