Springville Road Community Church
"Knowing God... Making God Known"
 

Text: Hebrews 3:1-19

As Christians are we to be involved in each others lives? Yes we are; as we learn from our study in the book of Hebrews. In Chapter 3 we see both instruction and warning.  In vs. 13 we see the word "exhort"

1) Exhortation is a command not a suggestion - to encourage means to "draw along side".  Encouragement is commanded 55 times in the New Testament.

2) The command comes with a sense of urgency. - notice the use of the word "today" in chapters 3 and 4.

3) There is purpose for encouragement.
A) the author is removed from the equation.
B) The author speaks of the serious nature of this. - Hardened condition "dry and stiff"
C) The power of sin. (see Hebrews 12:1)

Why should we encourage?
1) It is commanded
2) We never know who is on the receiving end.  Never discount what impact you might have on others.

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