Day 250: Hebrews 13:5
Hebrews 13:5
The Blueprint — The Verse
Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you."
Memorization Practice
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The Context — The History
Hebrews closes with practical exhortations for a suffering community. Contentment flows from God's covenant promise of presence, not from accumulating wealth.
The Narrative — The Lead-Up
After brotherly love and hospitality, the author warns against loving money. Be content with what you have, for God has promised never to leave or forsake you.
The Echo — Follow-on Verses
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Hebrews 13:4
4Marriage should be honored by all, and the marriage bed kept pure, for God will judge the adulterer and all the sexually immoral.
Read the verse immediately before this lesson (Hebrews 13:4) to hear the lead-in to the passage.
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Hebrews 13:6
6So we say with confidence,“The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid.What can mere mortals do to me?”
Read the verse immediately after this lesson (Hebrews 13:6) to continue the passage.
Discussion
- Where does love of money tempt you?
- How does God's presence enable contentment?
- What promise do you need to claim against anxiety?