The last chapter like so many of Paul's Epistles ends with principles for practical faith life in ways of living such a life. This chapter is no different, its titles are many, depending of the translators religious back ground. All based on their particular doctrines of religious belief system, of the publishers team of advisers and co-authors. The Mirror is limits to it author so here goes, "Some hints on practical kingdom living, including family, friends, fewllowship, marriage, money and ministry:"
Hebrews 13:1-6 "Let brotherly love continue. Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. Remember them that are in bonds, as bound with them; and them which suffer adversity, as being yourselves also in the body. Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge. Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said (in Deuteronomy 31:6 and Joshua 1:5), "'I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.'" So that we may boldly say (from Psalm 118:6), "The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me."" (KJV)
Hebrews 13:1-6 "Let brotherly love continue. Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. Remember those who are in prison, as though in prison with them, and those who are mistreated, since you also are in the body. Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the marriage bed be undefiled, for God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterous. Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said (in Deuteronomy 31:6 and Joshua 1:5), "'I will never leave you nor forsake you.'" So we can confidently say (from Psalm 118:6), "The Lord is my helper; I will not fear; what can man do to me?"" (ESV)
Hebrews 13:1-6 "Treasure family bonds and friendships. Family fondness remains the essence of this kingdom. (Relationship is long-term in every sense of the word.) Treat strangers with equal affection; they could be a Messenger of GOD in disguise! Identify with those who are in prison or suffering abuse for their faith as if you were the one afflicted. Honor the sanctity of marriage as the exclusive place of intimacy. GOD does not approve of casual or illicit sexual behavior. Don't give money a prominent place in your thoughts; realize that what you already have is priceless! He has said that he will never quit on you or abandon you! (Joshua 1:5) That is reason enough for total and continual contentment! What he said concerning us gives our confession the edge; we boldly echo Scripture, "The LORD is for me, I cannot be afraid of anything that anyone could possibly do to harm me." (Psalm 118:6) (The Mirror, with editing)
Until our next visit may the LORD grant us all strength to live his resurrected and ascension life, to its fullest.
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