This is why we must give the very closest attention to the message we have heard, to keep from ever losing our hold upon it.

and again "I will put my trust in God"; and again, "Here I am with the children that God has given me."

Now see how great this man must have been to have the patriarch Abraham give him a tenth of the spoil.

Let us hold unwaveringly to the hope that we profess, for he who has given us his promise may be trusted.

Faith made Jacob when he was dying give a blessing to each of Joseph's sons, and bow in worship even while leaning on his staff.

Faith inspired Joseph when he was dying to tell of the future migration of the Israelites, and to give instructions about his own body.

Faith saved Rahab the prostitute from being destroyed with those who disobeyed God, because she had given a friendly welcome to the scouts.

and you have forgotten the challenge addressed to you as God's sons, "My son, do not think lightly of the Lord's discipline, Or give up when he corrects you.

Let us, therefore, be thankful that the kingdom given to us cannot be shaken, and so please God by worshiping him with reverence and awe;

Obey your leaders and give way to them, for they are keeping watch in defense of your souls, as men accountable for the trust. Make their work a joy and not a grief, for that would be the worse for you.

May God, the giver of peace, who brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus who through the blood by which he ratified the everlasting agreement has become the great shepherd of the sheep,