2007-04-16 23:40:10 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Here at Hebrews 3:8 and 15, the apostle Paul is exhorting the Hebrews not to show the same lack of appreciation as was shown by the Israelites in the wilderness. They always made a test of God and went astray in their hearts. No matter what God did, they were unappreciative. Verse 17 says God became disgusted with them in the wilderness, swearing that they would not enter into God's rest. Verse 19 says it was because they lacked faith. Backing up a bit to Hebrews 2:2, Paul says if the word spoken through an angel proved to be firm and disobedience received retribution, how much more so will that be the case for those who neglect a salvation of such greatness that it was spoken to us – not by means of angels – but by means of our Lord – Jesus Christ.
In other words, Paul is saying don't make the same mistake as your forefathers.
Hannah J Paul
2007-04-16 23:50:37 · answer #1 · answered by Hannah J Paul 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No one knows if they have tomorrow. Salvation is offered today; don't turn down the offer.
2007-04-17 02:19:54 · answer #2 · answered by V 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If God is speaking to your heart, don't refuse him because tommrrow he may not deal with you.
2007-04-16 23:46:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
god is imaginary
god is not trying to say anything
the words are those written by archaic man
wake up to reality.
2007-04-16 23:45:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Receive Jesus now before it is too late.
2007-04-16 23:48:56 · answer #5 · answered by Preacher 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋