Jude 1:19

Welsh 1945 (Cyfieithiad Urdd y Graddedigion 1921-45 (T.N., Hosea ac Amos))

Dyma’r dynion sy’n peri rhwygiadau, pobl gnawdol, heb fod yr Ysbryd ganddynt.

What Does This Mean?

Jude is warning about people who separate themselves from others because they are controlled by their physical desires and don't have the Holy Spirit guiding them.

Explained for Children

Imagine a group of kids at school who always want to play alone and only care about what makes them happy, not listening to any rules or advice. That's kind of like what Jude is talking about here.

Historical Background

Jude wrote this letter around the first century AD to early Christian believers warning against false teachers who were causing division within their communities.

Living It Out Today

In today’s world, we might see people who always put themselves first and ignore others. This verse reminds us that true community requires unity and being guided by something greater than our own desires.

Topics

• community
• spiritual guidance
• false teachers
• separation
• desires
• unity

Related Verses

• 1 Corinthians 12:25
• Romans 8:9-11
• Galatians 5:16-26
• Matthew 7:15-20
• Numbers 16:1-3

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do people separate themselves according to this verse?

According to Jude, these people separate because they are controlled by their physical desires and lack spiritual guidance from the Holy Spirit.

Who is speaking in this verse?

Jude is speaking here. He was one of Jesus' half-brothers and wrote a letter warning early Christians about false teachers.

How can we avoid becoming like the people Jude warns against?

By staying connected with God’s community, following spiritual guidance, and resisting being controlled by our own desires.

What does it mean to be 'sensual' in this context?

Being sensual means focusing heavily on physical pleasures and desires rather than seeking a deeper spiritual connection or moral guidance.