In the book of Jude, the Lord commands us to first "contend earnestly for the faith". In order to do so, we must feast not only on the milk of the Word but also on the meat, which may be uncomfortable and difficult to digest but absolutely essential to the nourishment of the body. In light of eternity, it is critical that we not adapt the gospel to a lifestyle that makes us feel comfortable, but instead keep ourselves in God's love as we direct our gaze "to the One who is able to keep [us] from stumbling and present [us] before his glorious presence without fault and with exceeding joy".
