DCLM Daily Manna 20 August 2025 — The Ugliness Of Ungodliness
DCLM Daily Manna 20 August 2025 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — The Ugliness Of Ungodliness
TOPIC: The Ugliness Of Ungodliness (DCLM Daily Manna 20 August 2025)
KEY VERSE: “For there are certain men crept in unawares, who were before of old ordained to this condemnation, ungodly men, turning the grace of our God into lasciviousness, and denying the only Lord God, and our Lord Jesus Christ” (Jude 1:4).
TEXT: Jude 1:4 (KJV)
4 For there are certain men crept in unawares, who were before of old ordained to this condemnation, ungodly men, turning the grace of our God into lasciviousness, and denying the only Lord God, and our Lord Jesus Christ.
DCLM Daily Manna For Today MESSAGE:
George Whitefield highlighted the issue of stony ground hearers in Christianity, cautioning against quick judgments and emphasising the importance of discerning based on actions. He pointed out that there might be more tares than wheat in the Christian community today. The prevailing worldliness and pursuit of sinful pleasures are challenging the faith foundation of many believers. Evil forces are seeking to undermine Christian values and replace them with deceitful alternatives. Christians must be vigilant and discerning to uphold true faith in the face of these threats.
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Danger to Christianity was thought to be mostly from external forces. Now, Jude warns believers that the greatest threat to the faith are the corrupted multitudes within the ranks of believers. Massive corruption is streaming in through ungodly men who creep in like thieves in the night. Due to a lack of spiritual watchfulness, many assemblies have opened their doors to permissive lifestyles and doctrinal ambivalence that is now very difficult to replace.
The ugly side of ungodliness is its ability to fake righteousness. Jude talked about those who were known for uprightness but have now become signets for evil. Whitefield concurs, adding that there are also those whose stony grounds were never truly ploughed, hence lacking any conviction of the law of God. Such will easily fall away.
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Believers today must have strong convictions about sin, holiness, the baptism of the Holy Spirit, and living a righteous life. The idea of “once saved, forever saved” may actually lead more people to hell than to heaven. Many modern preachers are like the false prophets in Israel, spreading lies instead of God’s truth. Discerning individuals need to stand against the increase of evil in our churches and society. Truth must prevail over sin and deception. We must hold on to eternal life and reject those who promote falsehood. Be wary of those who serve their own desires and earthly pursuits, rather than God.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
False preachers are still in business because of an itching-ears audience.
THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR
Job 37-42
Deeper Life Daily Manna For Today 2025 was written by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi; is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Life Bible Church situated at KM 42 on the busy Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Nigeria.
1. Admit that you are a sinner. "For all [humans] have sinned, and comes short of the glory of God....[and] the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 3:23)
2. Repent now. "Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out ...[for] if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness " (Acts 3:19, 1 John 1:9)
3. Believe that God loves you and Jesus died for you. "God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet Sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8)
4. Invite Jesus into your life through prayer of faith. Jesus says, "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me" (Revelation 3:20)
