Works of Righteousness

Paul concluded his epistle to the Hebrews with some brief teachings and statements of counsel. Hebrews 13 has answers to the following questions:

• How should we treat strangers and those “in bonds”?

Verses 1-3 tell us that we need to remember those who are strangers and in bonds and show them brotherly kindness.

• How is marriage looked upon?

Verse 4 tells us that marriage is honorable, but adultery will be looked down upon and judged by God.

• What warnings are given about covetousness?

Verses 5-6 say that our conversations need to be void of covetousness and that we need to be content for what we have--that way we can be grateful to the Lord for what He has given us.

• What is “the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever”?

Verse 8 gives us the answer: Jesus Christ.

• How are we sanctified?

Verse 12 tells us that we are sanctified through the blood of Jesus Christ, or through the Atonement that He gave us so that we may live with Him again.

• How do we respond to those who rule over us?

Verse 7 tells us to remember them who rule over us and verse 17 tells us to obey those who rule over us, as well as submit ourselves to their will. 

• Who did Paul ask the people to pray for?

 Verse 18 asks for us to pray for those who rule over us, that they may be honest in their dealings with us.