PROCLAMATION
“Take
heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, in
departing from The Living God; But exhort one another daily, while it is called
‘Today;’ lest any of you may be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin.
For we are made partakers of Christ, if we hold the beginning of our confidence
steadfast unto the end.” Hebrews 3:12-14 (KJV)
EXPLANATION
These
words were written under the influence of The Holy Spirit of God by the unknown
human author to the Hebrew believers, and indirectly to all believers. He
begins this third chapter stating that Jesus, The Christ, is greater than
Moses. (Hebrews 3:1-6) Then he warns the people against unbelief by
quoting Old Testament scriptures. (Hebrews 3:7-11 is taken from Psalm 95:7-11)
The author goes on to tell them not to turn away from God and not to let their
hearts be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness. After that he encourages them
to encourage one another and tells them to hold on to their beliefs and
convictions. (Hebrews 3:12-19)
APPLICATION
The
storms of life can sometimes knock us down, and sinful temptations can test us,
but we should never let go of our belief and conviction in Christ. Even
if we fall into sin, we should never turn away from Christ, and we should never
doubt Him. The devil can tempt us and test us because he knows our
weaknesses. However, there can be no testimony without first having to
pass a test. Since we all have our temptations, let us encourage each
other daily. Let us also share The Word of God with others. Failure
to believe in Christ is the reason for the loss of salvation. Those who
have heard The Word of God and who choose not to believe are
lost. So, let us who believe hold on to our faith and our belief in
Christ.
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