Jude continues his fiery rebuke of false teachers in verse 10 with language that is as bold as it is heartbreaking. He shows us what happens when spiritual ignorance and arrogance collide—and the result is devastating.
“But these speak evil of those things which they know not...”
Jude is describing individuals who slander spiritual truths and authorities they don’t understand. They mock what is holy, trivialize what is sacred, and pretend expertise where they have no spiritual insight.
1. “They Speak Evil of What They Know Not” — Arrogant Ignorance
This is the mark of spiritual pride: speaking confidently about things they are completely ignorant of. Whether it’s mocking spiritual warfare, dismissing the fear of God, or twisting Scripture, these false teachers do not tremble where they should.
“Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools.” — Romans 1:22
This isn’t just ignorance—it’s dangerous arrogance, and it leads others into deception.
2. “What They Know Naturally, as Brute Beasts...” — Living by Instinct
Instead of being led by the Spirit, these individuals are driven by base desires—lust, greed, pride. Jude calls them brute beasts, meaning they live by instinct, not reason or revelation.
They appeal to the flesh, not the Spirit. They think because something feels natural, it must be right—but that’s the very mindset Scripture warns against.
“There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.” — Proverbs 14:12
3. “In Those Things They Corrupt Themselves” — Self-Destruction
The tragedy is that these teachers are not only leading others astray—they are destroying themselves. Their rebellion and indulgence lead to corruption—not just morally, but eternally.
“Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.” — Galatians 6:7
Their path may seem bold, edgy, or popular—but it ends in ruin.
Final Thoughts
Jude 1:10 is a call to discernment and humility. Not everyone who speaks confidently about spiritual things is speaking truth. We must be a people who test everything against Scripture, walk in the Spirit, and avoid the corruption of carnal instincts.
Don’t be fooled by smooth talk or spiritual arrogance—seek godly wisdom, walk in reverence, and guard your heart from those who would lead you astray.
Closing Prayer
Abba Father, in the name of Jesus, protect us from the deception of arrogant hearts and corrupt minds. Let us not speak of holy things carelessly, nor live according to the flesh like unreasoning beasts. Fill us with Your Spirit, that we may walk in truth and wisdom.
“He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.” — Proverbs 13:20
In the almighty name of Jesus, Amen.
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