Hebrews 6:9 Though we speak in this way, yet in your case, beloved, we feel sure of better things—things that belong to salvation. 10 For God is not unjust so as to overlook your work and the love that you have shown for his name in serving the saints, as you still do. 11 And we desire each one of you to show the same earnestness to have the full assurance of hope until the end, 12 so that you may not be sluggish, but imitators of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
In the last chapter and the opening paragraph of this chapter, the writer/preacher said some pretty hard things about those who have received the greater revelation of God in Christ, then walked away from it. He even charges them with "crucifying Christ all over again." Such a crime would bring sure judgment. But he hopes and believes better of his audience, encouraging them to continue to demonstrate faith in Christ by their love and service. He is in no way advocating a works salvation, but challenging them to not lose heart and slow down in their loving and serving God and His people. Slugs get where they are going, but not with any apparent joy or anticipation! Heirs look forward to their future and prepare for it. What they know is coming in the future draws them forward and makes a difference in how they live now.
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