Jude 11
“Woe onto them for they have gone in the way of Cain, and ran greedily after the way of Balaam for reward, and perished after the gainsaying of Core.”
Cane - - The sacrifices of works rather than the sacrifice of blood.
Balaam - - Seeking to become rich in the doing of God's work.
Core - - Putting forward themselves to take the place of God's appointed leaders.
The book of Jude says to rebuke the wrongdoers in the church. Are such among us today? Do we see people expecting rewards for works? Do we see some seeking (and becoming) rich? Do we see some push aside others for their own eminence?
