- Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise.
- Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near.
- Patient endurance is what you need now, so that you will continue to do God’s will. Then you will receive all that he has promised.
- Faith shows the reality of what we hope for; it is the evidence of things we cannot see.
- And it is impossible to please God without faith. Anyone who wants to come to him must believe that God exists and that he rewards those who sincerely seek him.
- It was by faith that even Sarah was able to have a child, though she was barren and was too old. She believed that God would keep his promise.
- Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us.
- We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith. Because of the joy awaiting him, he endured the cross, disregarding its shame. Now he is seated in the place of honor beside God’s throne.
- No discipline is enjoyable while it is happening—it’s painful! But afterward there will be a peaceful harvest of right living for those who are trained in this way.
- Work at living in peace with everyone, and work at living a holy life, for those who are not holy will not see the Lord.
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God’s way is perfect.All the Lord’s promises prove true.
He is a shield for all who look to him for protection.