so I swore in my anger, 'they shall never enter my Rest.'

And to whom did he swear that they would never enter his Rest? To whom but those who disobeyed?

For we do enter the Rest by our faith: according to his word, As I swore in my anger, they shall never enter my Rest ??although his works were all over by the foundation of the world.

Though I say this, beloved, I feel sure you will take the better course that means salvation.

For in making a promise to Abraham God swore by himself (since he could swear by none greater),

For as men swear by a greater than themselves, and as an oath means to them a guarantee that ends any dispute,

anchoring the soul to it safe and sure, as it enters the inner Presence behind the veil.

It was by faith that even Sara got strength to conceive, bearing a son when she was past the age for it ??because she considered she could rely on Him who gave the promise.

Pray for me, for I am sure I have a clean conscience; my desire is in every way to lead an honest life.