Exhortation To Love

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Hebrews 13:1-25

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.

Love In The Social Realm: 1-6, Love In The Religious Realm 7-17, Conclusion 18-25.

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Love for Brothers and Sisters:

1Let brotherly love continue. 2Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. 3Remember them that are in bonds, as bound with them; and them which suffer adversity, as being yourselves also in the body. 4Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge.

Jesus Christ is the Same

5Let your 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.

6So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.

7Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God: whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation. 8Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever. 9Be not carried about with divers and strange doctrines. For it is a good thing that the heart be established with grace; not with meats, which have not profited them that have been occupied therein. 10We have an altar, whereof they have no right to eat which serve the tabernacle. 11For the bodies of those beasts, whose blood is brought into the sanctuary by the high priest for sin, are burned without the camp. 12Wherefore Jesus also, that he might sanctify the people with his own blood, suffered without the gate. 13Let us go forth therefore unto him without the camp, bearing his reproach. 14For here have we no continuing city, but we seek one to come.

Sacrifices and Prayer

15By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name. 16But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.

17Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.

18Pray for us: for we trust we have a good conscience, in all things willing to live honestly. 19But I beseech you the rather to do this, that I may be restored to you the sooner.

Benediction and Final Greetings

20Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, 21Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

22And I beseech you, brethren, suffer the word of exhortation: for I have written a letter unto you in few words. 23Know ye that our brother Timothy is set at liberty; with whom, if he come shortly, I will see you. 24Salute all them that have the rule over you, and all the saints. They of Italy salute you.

25Grace be with you all. Amen. {Written to the Hebrews from Italy by Timothy.

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Hebrews 13:1-25

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.

Love In The Social Realm: 1-6, Love In The Religious Realm 7-17, Conclusion 18-25.

1 Let brotherly love continue.

2 Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.

3 Remember them that are in bonds, as bound with them; and them which suffer adversity, as being yourselves also in the body.

4 Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge.

5 Let your 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.

6 So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.

7 Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God: whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation.

8 Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.

9 Be not carried about with divers and strange doctrines. For it is a good thing that the heart be established with grace; not with meats, which have not profited them that have been occupied therein.

10 We have an altar, whereof they have no right to eat which serve the tabernacle.

11 For the bodies of those beasts, whose blood is brought into the sanctuary by the high priest for sin, are burned without the camp.

12 Wherefore Jesus also, that he might sanctify the people with his own blood, suffered without the gate.

13 Let us go forth therefore unto him without the camp, bearing his reproach.

14 For here have we no continuing city, but we seek one to come.

15 By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.

16 But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.

17 Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.

18 Pray for us: for we trust we have a good conscience, in all things willing to live honestly.

19 But I beseech you the rather to do this, that I may be restored to you the sooner.

20 Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant,

21 Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

22 And I beseech you, brethren, suffer the word of exhortation: for I have written a letter unto you in few words.

23 Know ye that our brother Timothy is set at liberty; with whom, if he come shortly, I will see you.

24 Salute all them that have the rule over you, and all the saints. They of Italy salute you.

25 Grace be with you all. Amen. (Written to the Hebrews from Italy, by Timothy.)

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“An exhortation to Love.”

Such a great subject. Love being the first mover of all things. For God is Love, let Him be expressed in all we do.

That this God of Love alone, would rule our lives.

Blessings, in Christ, Not me
 
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Yeah! He makes my days go by easier.

So true, I walk into Walmart and I see so many faces that are full of fear and hate. Each concerned with them “selfs”. Self being the object. Righteousness or doing that which is right, for no other reason than it is right, is not sought after. But every once in awhile God opens the door to a blessings of a conversation.

That it might happen more and more.

Blessings in Christ, Not me

Edit; leaving on a aprox 10 day motorcycle trip Thursday or Friday, I’m all sorts of excited!:);)o_O
 
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So true, I walk into Walmart and I see so many faces that are full of fear and hate. Each concerned with them “selfs”. Self being the object. Righteousness or doing that which is right, for no other reason than it is right, is not sought after. But every once in awhile God opens the door to a blessings of a conversation.

That it might happen more and more.

Blessings in Christ, Not me

Edit; leaving on a aprox 10 day motorcycle trip Thursday or Friday, I’m all sorts of excited!:);)o_O
Amen, Everyone do not have the same traits, this is why I think it is best to wait upon the Lord for everything to carry out what you are suppose to say or do in life. Like you said, But every once in awhile God opens the door to a blessings of a conversation.

In taking heed to yourself, you can tell the difference when you are waiting on him. Not too fast or slow.

Try to make your supplications unto him for you trip. :)

Blessings, Walter
 
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Amen, Everyone do not have the same traits, this is why I think it is best to wait upon the Lord for everything to carry out what you are suppose to say or do in life. Like you said, But every once in awhile God opens the door to a blessings of a conversation.

In taking heed to yourself, you can tell the difference when you are waiting on him. Not too fast or slow.

Try to make your supplications unto him for you trip. :)

Blessings, Walter

So true, obedience to the Spirit that He has made to dwell in us.

Such a blessing indeed!

Many blessings my fellow laborer in Christ. May we grow up into Him in all things.

(It’s a trip I’ve/we’ve been planning for awhile, going to see some good friends in Christ. Hoping for some great “fellowship of the Spirit”. )

In Christ, Not me
 
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