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The MessagePosted Oct-19-07 05:58:26 PDT We must pay more careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away. For if the message spoken by angels was binding, and every violation and disobedience received its the just punishment, how shall we escape if we ignore such a great salvation? This salvation, which was first announced by the Lord, was confirmed to us by those who heard Him.
Hebrews 2:1-3
The author called his readers to pay attention to the Truth they had heard so that they would not drift away into false teachings. It is easy to get caught up in our daily routines and begin to lose focus of what is truly important. We find ourselves becoming stressed out about things we know are just not that important. Paying careful attention is hard work. It involves focusing our minds, bodies, and senses. Listening to Christ means not merely hearing, but also doing. We must listen carefully and be ready to carry out his instructions.
"The message spoken by Angels" refers to the teaching that angels, as messengers for God, had brought the law to Moses. A central theme of Hebrews is that Christ is the one true way to heaven. Salvation comes through Christ, and Christ alone. The author was saying that the faith of his Jewish readers was good, but faith must point to Christ. Just as Christ is greater than the angels, so Christ's message is more important than theirs. If we truly are His followers, everything we do should reflect the Lord's glory. What message are you conveying through your actions today?
God bless you,
JH
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