Hebrews 11
24By faith Moses, when he had grown up, refused to be known as the son of Pharaoh's daughter. 25He chose to be mistreated along with the people of God rather than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a short time. 26He regarded disgrace for the sake of Christ as of greater value than the treasures of Egypt, because he was looking ahead to his reward.
2007-04-28 01:35:49 · 12 answers · asked by CourteousMaximus 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
When Paul wrote this book he was talking to Jewish converts living in Rome.
It speaks specifically to the role of unwavering faith. He's speaking to people with great knowledge of the Old Testament, and who acknowledge that Christ is the Great High Priest (the Messiah) according to the order of Melchizedek.
..and to the kid that said ".. It's all crap. Like how the Bible says Moses gathered two of everything."
That was Noah. Not Moses. Big difference.
2007-04-28 02:57:13 · answer #1 · answered by MotherNature 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At age 40, by which time Moses could have become thoroughly Egyptian, he ‘went out to look at the burdens his brothers were bearing.’ His subsequent actions showed that this was no idle curiosity; he yearned to help them. When he saw an Egyptian beating a Hebrew, he intervened, killing the oppressor. That act showed that Moses’ heart was with his brothers. The dead man was likely an official, killed as he carried out his duties. In the eyes of the Egyptians, Moses had every reason to be loyal to Pharaoh. Yet, what moved Moses was also love of justice, a quality further manifested when the next day he remonstrated with a Hebrew who was unjustly beating his companion. Moses desired to liberate the Hebrews from bitter slavery, but when Pharaoh learned of his defection and tried to kill him, Moses was forced to flee to Midian.—Exodus 2:11-15; Acts 7:23-29.
Moses’ timing in wanting to liberate God’s people did not match Jehovah’s. Still, his actions revealed faith. Says Hebrews 11:24-26: “By faith Moses, when grown up, refused to be called the son of the daughter of Pharaoh, choosing to be ill-treated with the people of God rather than to have the temporary enjoyment of sin.” Why? “Because he esteemed the reproach of the Christ as riches greater than the treasures of Egypt; for he looked intently toward the payment of the reward.” This exceptional use of the expression “the Christ,” meaning “anointed one,” fits Moses in the sense that he later received a special commission directly from Jehovah.
Just think! Moses had an upbringing that only an Egyptian aristocrat could receive. His position offered a brilliant career and every pleasure imaginable, yet he rejected it all. He could not reconcile life at the court of Pharaoh, the oppressor, with love for Jehovah and for justice. Knowledge of and meditation on God’s promises to his forefathers Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob led Moses to prefer divine favor. As a result, Jehovah was able to use Moses in the most privileged of roles to accomplish His purposes.
All of us face choices about what things are most important. Like Moses, perhaps you face a difficult decision. Should you give up certain practices or apparent advantages, no matter what the cost? If that is the choice before you, remember that Moses considered Jehovah’s friendship more valuable than all the treasures of Egypt, and he did not regret it.
2007-04-28 02:40:15 · answer #2 · answered by rzch 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think Moses was a great man. Moses was a man of heart. He faught hard to get his people to the promise land but, because of rebellion, lack of knowledge, and complaining the people was in the wilderness for a long time.
2007-04-28 02:01:31 · answer #3 · answered by Veronica A 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Moses was a great prophet of God - No less than Jesus. He was successful in his mission.
Jesus could not establish the Kingdom of God and was killed by Jews during early stages. He could not find sincere companions. His disciple left him when he needed them most!! His mission was still incomplete so he predicted for another helper!
NT is not the real Message of Jesus. It was writen by these runners therefore has no worth as a reliable reference.
If you really believe in Jesus Christ you should find and listen to the "Another Helper/Comforter" - the Parecletos - The one who had to come after Jesus??
2007-04-28 02:31:44 · answer #4 · answered by aslam09221 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Only a fool would not make exactly the same choice as Moses. Sure are a lot of fools on this planet!
2007-04-28 01:42:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wasn't Moses Great.
2007-04-28 01:39:12 · answer #6 · answered by Mariah 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How could he have wanted disgrace for the sake of Christ when Jesus was yet to be born?
2007-04-28 01:41:18 · answer #7 · answered by devora k 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Verse 25 shows God has a people.
Who are they today?
2007-04-28 01:59:19 · answer #8 · answered by Uncle Thesis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He was dedicated
2007-04-28 01:39:58 · answer #9 · answered by rockinweazel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he was a good man.
2007-04-28 01:41:53 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋