Hebrews, Chapter 13

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Chapter 13:

5Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

6So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.

Verse 5, IMO, addresses not being covetous of earthly possessions. We know from Scripture that God has promised to provide for the "needs" of His children.

Philippians, Chapter 4:19But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

Matthew 6:31-32 - Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? (Read More...)

Matthew 7:11 - If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him?

Luke 12:24 - Consider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap; which neither have storehouse nor barn; and God feedeth them: how much more are ye better than the fowls?

Praise Him!

 

[homwardbound]

Chapter 13:

5Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

6So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.

Verse 5, IMO, addresses not being covetous of earthly possessions. We know from Scripture that God has promised to provide for the "needs" of His children.

Philippians, Chapter 4:19But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

Matthew 6:31-32 - Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? (Read More...)

Matthew 7:11 - If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him?

Luke 12:24 - Consider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap; which neither have storehouse nor barn; and God feedeth them: how much more are ye better than the fowls?

Praise Him!

Truth beyond human fathoming, thank you It is revealed by Father in risen Son and one becomes content in all things that happen to them whether it be good or bad in the present
My troubles, began at age 14, when my youngest Sister died on and overdoes in Hade Ashbury, San Francisco, Ca. she was 18
Then my Dad, when I was 17, he was 63, and then my eldest brother died on Campus crusade for Christ in San Bernardino, Ca. I was 21 then, brother was 31 I am 68 now, and have died myself many times since, standing in love and mercy given me from God through Son only.
I have since, after going through much travail over these hardships and many others also. Now, see to accept them and trust God to use them to teach me new in his love and mercy for us all in risen Son.
I find rest contentment in the midst of troubles, not always at first, yet still in process to learn to glory in it all, thanking God as the one, only one that knows best for us all as in Jeremiah 29:11, amazing reality God loves us all y'all

 

[p_rehbein]

Chapter 13:

7Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God: whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation.

(and)

17Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.

I believe these are speaking of the Church Leaders. Pastors, Teachers. Which is why I always say that such should be very careful what Doctrine they preach/teach. They (IMO) error greatly when they preach/teach the traditions of man for the Doctrine of God. And, they will be held accountable for such.

 

[homwardbound]

Chapter 13:

7Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God: whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation.

(and)

17Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls,as they that must give account,that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.

I believe these are speaking of the Church Leaders. Pastors, Teachers. Which is why I always say that such should be very careful what Doctrine they preach/teach. They (IMO) error greatly when they preach/teach the traditions of man for the Doctrine of God. And, they will be held accountable for such.

Be aware of the Leaven of the pharisees still in play today, Be wise as a serpent, remain harmless as as dove
Good rules, Father and Son Won for us all to be new in love and mercy and not be controlled anymore by others Phil 3:1-20

 

[Randy4u2c]

The 13th Chapter of Hebrews has so much "soul food" that I can feast on it daily. I tried to pick out the one or two verses that were my favorite, but couldn't. They ALL feed the soul!


1Let brotherly love continue.

2Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.

3Remember them that are in bonds, as bound with them; and them which suffer adversity, as being yourselves also in the body.

4Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge.

5Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

6So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.

7Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God: whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation.

8Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.

9Be not carried about with divers and strange doctrines. For it is a good thing that the heart be established with grace; not with meats, which have not profited them that have been occupied therein.

10We have an altar, whereof they have no right to eat which serve the tabernacle.

11For the bodies of those beasts, whose blood is brought into the sanctuary by the high priest for sin, are burned without the camp.

12Wherefore Jesus also, that he might sanctify the people with his own blood, suffered without the gate.

13Let us go forth therefore unto him without the camp, bearing his reproach.

14For here have we no continuing city, but we seek one to come.

15By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.

16But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.

17Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.

18Pray for us: for we trust we have a good conscience, in all things willing to live honestly.

19But I beseech you the rather to do this, that I may be restored to you the sooner.

20Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant,

21Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

22And I beseech you, brethren, suffer the word of exhortation: for I have written a letter unto you in few words.

23Know ye that our brother Timothy is set at liberty; with whom, if he come shortly, I will see you.

24Salute all them that have the rule over you, and all the saints. They of Italy salute you.

25Grace be with you all. Amen. (Written to the Hebrews from Italy, by Timothy.)

Can you pick out one or two?

Verses 12 and 15 are very powerful and declare the praise due our Father who provided for our salvation and eternal life.