CONTENDING EARNESTLY FOR THE FAITH

CONTENTING EARNESTLY FOR THE FAITH

TEXT: JUDE 1 VERSE 3

The word contend refers to an act of striving, fighting, or even pursuing a course. This is because an athlete does not become perfect in a day, but he denies himself of some certain things like pleasure, comfort, and leisure in order to be perfect so as to win the race.

Likewise as children of the moist high God, in order for us to run our heavenly race to the end successfully, we have to fight, strife or even contend earnestly for the faith that was once handed over to us so as to jealously keep/guide our salvation.

QUALITIES/ATTRIBUTES OF MEN WHO INDEED ARE CONTENDING FOR THEIR FAITH.


1 Must have vision i.eThey must be men of great vision/dream. They should be able to see what others cannot see. Hosea 4:6, Ruth 1:16.
2 Must have dogged determination. Ruth 1:16-18.
3 Must be diligent. Proverbs 22:29.
4 Must climb all huddles. Gen 39:7-9.
5 Requires additional strength.(Help of the Holy Spirit) Acts 1:8.
6 Must be faithful. Proverbs 28:20.



CONCLUSION: Have you resolve to contend earnestly for the faith that was once handed over to you? Are you really working out your salvation with fear and trembling? I challenge us today to disassociate ourselves from living an average Christian life and also a life full of mediocrity.