We are to remember to entertain strangers, “for thereby some
have entertained angels unawares.”
And for those “in bonds,” we are given similar counsel to remember them
and to have compassion on them. The overall idea that stood out to me is that
no one is above anyone else. It is our
duty to love and care for each other.
About marriage, Paul’s commentary is simple. “Marriage is honourable in all…” (Heb.
13:4) Honorable is defined as “deserving
of honor; of great renown, illustrious.”
When I really thought about it, Paul’s counsel is not surprising. Marriage is such a key part of this
gospel. Marriage, for me, is one of the
ways I have grown the most and learned the most, both about my Savior and
myself.
The warnings given about covetousness are less direct. Paul says, “Let our conversation be without covetousness; and
be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never
leave thee, nor forsake thee. So
that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear
what man shall do unto me” (Heb. 13:5-6)
So, going with the opposite of that, if we are covetous people, we will
not have the Lord on our side to help us.
We will be forsaken and afraid more of man than of God.
“The same yesterday, and to day, and for ever” means that
God is unchangeable. Who He was
yesterday is who He will always be in the future. Our Savior, Jesus Christ, and our Heavenly
Father are constant. They will always be
there for us if we make the decision to follow and choose Their divine path.
We are sanctified through the sacrifice of blood by our
Savior, Jesus Christ.
We are to respond to those who rule over us by “[Obeying] them
that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves…” (Heb. 13:17). I found this counsel very interesting. It’s not a new concept. I knew we are supposed to obey the laws of
the land, but this counsel is sometimes hard to swallow in today’s world. I think this is something I need to work on;
having more respect for the leaders of this country.
Paul asked that the people pray for him and the other leaders of the Church.
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