Lesson 250: Hebrews 13:5
Lesson 250: Hebrews 13:5
Hebrews 13:5
The Blueprint — The Verse
Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you."
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The Context — The History
Hebrews closes with practical exhortations for a suffering community. Contentment flows from God's covenant promise of presence, not from accumulating wealth.
The Narrative — The Lead-Up
After brotherly love and hospitality, the author warns against loving money. Be content with what you have, for God has promised never to leave or forsake you.
The Echo — Follow-on Verses
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Hebrews 13:4
Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the bed be undefiled: but God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterers.
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Hebrews 13:6
So that with good courage we say, “The Lord is my helper. I will not fear. What can man do to me?”
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Discussion
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Where does love of money tempt you?
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How does God's presence enable contentment?
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What promise do you need to claim against anxiety?
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