Choice Three: Hebrews 13. Works of Righteousness

• How should we treat strangers and those “in bonds”?

Hebrew 13:1 Let brotherly love continue.

 2 Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.

 3 Remember them that are in bonds, as bound with them; and them which suffer adversity, as being yourselves also in the body.

We should love and treat others how we want to be treated and especially how they would like to be treated in their same circumstances.

• How is marriage looked upon?

 Hebrew 13:4 Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge.

Marriage is the only way to create a family unit, and family structure that we may try and form outside the covenant of marriage go against the Lord’s plan and hold consequences.   To have the most honorable marriage this would be a marriage sealed in the temple.

• What warnings are given about covetousness?

Hebrew 13:5 Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

 6 So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.

Heavenly Father know us better than we know ourselves.  He will provide us with exactly we need, and not everyone’s needs are the same.

• What is “the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever”?

Hebrew 13:8  yesterday, and to day, and for ever.

The Savior and Heavenly Father stand firm in their purpose, and will not change for the benefit of men.

• How are we sanctified?

We are sanctified through the power of the Atonement.  When we use the atonement and repent we become like the Father and can stand and live in his presence.

• How do we respond to those who rule over us?

Hebrew 13:17  them that have the rule over you, and submit

We need to learn to be lead, to be obedient in all things.  We need to listen to the words and direction of our local leaders and the Prophet.

• Who did Paul ask the people to pray for?

  Hebrew 13:18  Pray for us: for we trust we have a good conscience, in all things willing to live honestly

We need to pray for our local leaders, the Prophet, the First Presidency, all who govern over us.  We also need to be praying for our families as well as ourselves.