Reminders and Admonitions (The Book of Hebrews)

The final chapter of the book of Hebrews gives some significant reminders and admonitions to the saints of God (especially Hebrews 13:1-17). These represent practical aspects of Christian living by which we can honour the Lord and fulfil His purpose.

1. “Do not forget to entertain strangers.” We are to maintain our love for the saints, and be hospitable toward others (vs. 1-2).
2. “Remember the prisoners.” We are to show compassion toward those who are oppressed for their faith in Christ (vs. 3).
3. “Marriage is honourable among all.” We are to live morally, respecting the sanctity of marriage (vs. 4).
4. “Be content with such things as you have.” We are to be content, avoiding the world’s materialistic and acquisitive passions (vs. 5-6).
5. “Remember those who rule over you [continuous tense, keep on remembering].” We are to respect and obey those in church leadership (vs. 7, 17).
6. “Do not be carried about with various and strange [alien to the gospel of grace] doctrines.” We are to defend and maintain sound doctrine, avoiding a drift into religious fads and fashions (vs. 8-9; cf. Eph. 4:14).
7. “Let us go forth to Him outside the camp.” We are to be willing to identify with Christ (as “Christ-ones”–Christians), whatever the cost (vs. 10-14).
8. “Do not forget to do good and to share.” We are to serve faithfully as believer-priests, whose duties include offering praise to God, and help to others (vs. 15-16).