Hebrews 1-4
How often do we hear without listening... or listen without understanding? The author of Hebrews reminds us that "we must listen very carefully to the truth we have heard, or we may drift away from it." The active listening that he is talking about is far more than merely translating sound waves into recognizable words, rather he is talking about taking the concepts communicated and living them... carefully, to ensure that you get it right.
It was this sin that angered God about all the adults that were brought out of Egypt, except Joshua and Caleb. After having seen how God would care for their every need, they turned away from his care and leaned on their own understanding. Since they drifted away from his word, they were not allowed to enter into his rest. We must be careful that we do not find ourselves in the same situation. Just because the rest of the world believes one way... does not make it right. We must listen carefully to the truth so that we do not drift away from it.
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