Jude 15 UNGODLY… UNGODLY… UNGODLY… UNGODLY Enoch's very blunt message that warned of coming judgment leaves nothing to our imagination. In this judgment scene described by the great power of repetition, there is a sense of fear of that event in which the Judge reviews the past of each one standing before Him. The word "all" leaves no ungodly person out, nor does it leave any actions or words spoken out. The warning from Enoch is that the righteous wrath of God against sin will be the basis upon which judgment is executed, and conviction is passed on the ungodly because of their words and deeds.
It should be a warning to every person that nothing is unnoticed by God. Sin will be judged - every sin. "Every idle word that men shall speak; they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment." We know that God will judge according to righteous judgment [1Pe.2:23]. We know people will be judged according to their works [1Pe.1:17]. We know Christ, as the Judge, will judge openly [Ro.2:16] in a final way [Joel 3:12-14]. Disobedience to God and His word; rejecting the warning of consequences for sin; idolatry; leading other people astray and loving evil are all causes of the righteous, legal execution of the wrath of God upon the ungodly.
Ungodly people are those who have refused to believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and consequently are "condemned already." To despise God's word and His people is to despise God Himself. There is no natural explanation as to why people become defensive, argumentative and sometimes hostile against the truth of God and those who proclaim it. It has to be that "the god of this world has blinded the minds of them that believe not," so they will not hold a reasonable and rational conversation regarding the way of salvation. The fact that they are personally accountable for their words and deeds is abhorrent to them and so rather than face sin, they deny its consequences. They seek to convince themselves there is no accountability for their actions and no God they must meet.
Ungodly deeds refer to the fact that the wicked actions of one's life are neither unnoticed nor inconsequential. It is true that God does not pass judgment on sin immediately as far as our reckoning of time is concerned. But it is not true that sin is ignored or overlooked. Enoch and Noah could see the evidence of evil actions all around them. Even more serious was, "God saw the wickedness of man was great on the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually." Enoch saw all this and perhaps looked at his son Methuselah as the reason God held back just judgment. The fact that "Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord" held back judgment also for the 120 years while he was building the ark. During that time Noah also faithfully preached righteousness. We know that ungodly deeds have unavoidable consequences.
"Ungodly committed" indicates that what they wanted to do, people did, without restraint. The lack of moral restraint is evident in our day in which even those who are supposed to make and enforce righteous laws, make other laws to suit the actions in which people are already engaged. So, we have valueless laws. Biblical laws and laws that have been in place for generations in this country are now ignored and replaced by those that please the people. They are made by ungodly people to suit the ungodly actions of an ungodly population. The righteous standard of God's laws is ignored and considered "oppressive" and "not considerate of the will of the majority of the citizens." Instead of laws today establishing and maintaining the fundamental order of a normal society to keep chaos from happening, laws are passed to suit the depravity of the human heart. The attitude of hypocrisy has become a standard of action in which people say one thing and do another.
Enoch also warned of ungodly spoken words that were directed toward God's people. Likely he experienced this himself and also his son. Noah would no doubt have been a person of derision as he "built an ark to the saving of his house." He knew judgment was coming because he "was warned of God." His preaching would have been in contrast to the "hard speeches which ungodly sinners have spoken against Him." When God's people are spoken against, God take that personal. he considers it spoken against Him.
This passage from Enoch is written in a poetic form perhaps to emphasize its importance. The time of which he wrote is not a time for repentance. When the Lord comes to execute judgment upon all, this will be a time for justice to be carried out. The condemning sin has already been done and guilt for sin has been established. Opportunity for mercy has already been given by God's grace, and by faith the guilty can avail themselves of that provision offered by our righteous God on a righteous basis. "Christ died for the ungodly." Those who refused, ignored and/or despised that offer are gathered for the final sentencing and consigned to the lake of fire forever.
Enoch warned the people when and where he lived. Jude wrote this warning down for the people when and where he lived. It is our responsibility in our time and place to do the same for the generation of people today.
Ungodly people - a description of self-will. "No God for me" is in the heart of many still. The mind of those who despise God and His name - Is evident when for their own sin they refuse to take the blame.
Ungodly deeds - not just one, but daily sins committed. Pleasure seeking; active in business but fear of God omitted. Looking for opportunities to experience sins forbidden. At the judgment day - no way for them to be forgiven.
Ungodly committed - not a mistake but a personal choice. Not just thoughts unsaid but hypocrisy with a voice. The effects not only by themselves but others felt. When judgment is executed, justice is one each one dealt.
Ungodly words - blasphemy, lies, deceit each one told. Not just quiet deception but spoken in words so bold. Verbal insults against God's people surely are sin - Even more serious, God takes those personally as against Him.
"Father, may Thy servants guard against anything that sounds like it is ungodly, looks ungodly or appeals to ungodly people. At the same time, help me to keep away from passing my judgment unnecessarily on others. All judgment needs the infinite wisdom of Thee, the Righteous Judge. Amen."