Hebrews 4:12-16

I love the juxtaposition of these two paragraphs. The first (vv. 12-13) basically says, “Don’t neglect God’s powerful, living word. His word will expose even the slightest, hidden unworthiness in you, so don’t make peace with even the most insignificant sin. Believe God’s truth, not sin’s lies!”

The second (vv. 14-16) says, “Your hope is not in yourself, so don’t despair! You can hang on to your faith even in the most excruciating test or enthralling temptation. Jesus knows every struggle personally, and He’s ready with perfectly timed grace and mercy. Come to Him!”