The Poisonous Root of Bitterness – Hebrews 12:15
Bitterness is like a dandelion with a root that runs deep and seeds that will corrupt a whole lawn. Don’t allow bitterness to fester.
But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. (2 Cor. 4:7 NIV)
Studies from the letter to the Hebrews
Bitterness is like a dandelion with a root that runs deep and seeds that will corrupt a whole lawn. Don’t allow bitterness to fester.
All too often we are content with the fundamentals of our faith. But we should not be content there. Seek to grow ever deeper.
Hebrews 11 provides a definition of biblical faith. It is a confidence and assurance that results in actions that demonstrate your hope.
As believers, we are called to submit to those God has put within the body to have authority over us. Make their task a joyful one.
The Son, Jesus, is the radiance of God’s glory; of all that God is. Jesus told Philip that when we see the Son, we see God the Father.
As a royal priesthood, let’s offer to God the sacrifices of praise and of doing good to others. God is well pleased with these sacrifices.
Faith is believing that God exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. Don’t just believe he exists. Seek after him.
Think about how to be an encourager today for other believers you come into contact with. Let us consider how to “spur one another on toward love and good deeds.” If you struggle with how to do that, start by growing in live and good deeds yourself, and then encourage others to join you.
2000 years ago Christ came to earth to be a sacrifice for our sin. When he left, it was with a promise that he would return. There are many things in life that we look forward to. But which of them are better than Christ’s return for those who are his own.
The promises of the new covenant, of which Jesus is the mediator, are superior. Under the new covenant there is no promise of earthly possessions. Instead we have the promise of eternal life (1 John 2:25) as God’s children (Rom 8:14-17). I am so thankful for the promises of the new covenant, and for my great high priest who makes that possible.