Choice Three: Hebrews 13. Works of Righteousness

Paul concluded his epistle to the Hebrews with some brief teachings and statements of counsel. Read Hebrews 13 and find statements about the following questions:


• How should we treat strangers and those “in bonds”?
Those that are in bonds should be treated as though we too are experiencing the challenges. It is important to relate to people in ways that they need it, and often that is through empathy.  

• How is marriage looked upon?
Marriage is something so sacred and honorable. It is something never to be taken lightly and must be treated with such high respect. God will judge you if you don't follow his commandments about marriage. 
 
• What warnings are given about covetousness? 
Let our conversations not be filled with coveting and we are reminded to be content and happy and thankful for what we have for ourselves. It isn't important as to what someone else has because we are given what we are needed. 

• What is “the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever”? Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever. He is not changing and neither is His love for us. 

• How are we sanctified? We are sanctified with His own blood suffered without the gate. 

• How do we respond to those who rule over us? We must obey and be submissive to them. This to me, means understanding good and evil over those that rule over us. To be respectful and understanding and also humble. These people are placed for a reason and therefore we must have faith in them. 

• Who did Paul ask the people to pray for?Pray for the prophets and rulers and the 12. Pray for them to have a good conscience and to be honest, because this is what they already are, but we must pray for them to continue this way.