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NASB | Hebrews 13:7 ¶ Remember those who led you, who spoke the word of God to you; and considering the result of their conduct, imitate their faith. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Hebrews 13:7 ¶ Remember your leaders [for it was they] who brought you the word of God; and consider the result of their conduct [the outcome of their godly lives], and imitate their faith [their conviction that God exists and is the Creator and Ruler of all things, the Provider of eternal salvation through Christ, and imitate their reliance on God with absolute trust and confidence in His power, wisdom, and goodness]. |
Bible Question:
How do you remember your leaders? Does your walk match your talk? Is your faith noteworthy? -What do others say about it? Steve |
Bible Answer: I remember those whom I look up to, my leaders and 'mentors' in the grandest sense! I will not forget the impact that many people have had in my life, when I have felt compelled to follow or mold a little of myself after them, to see where I needed correction and where I could learn to be a better person! I remember learning early on from my special brother in the faith named Byron how one should not compete for the sake of competition, but for a worthy and Godly goal in mind! I remember learning from my dear friend Mark about loyalty and sacrifice, and realizing just how 'lukewarm' I really was in the faith back then. I remember learning from my best friend Lori how easy it would be to be tempted and fall sexually, even though we never had such intimate relations, but her and my restraint showed that a mere man or woman could defeat this temptation by walking in the Holy Spirit. She was a very beautiful woman! But she was a "leader" in a sense that she showed me to avoid any kind of sin or sexual thought that involved an 'extra-marital' relationship just by being there at that time and place in my life. And to this day, I have never been with a woman in a sexual way, keeping my integrity and chastity, unless I get married. I remember my professor at Indiana Wesleyan who was a Godly man and archaeologist! He showed me many things about the Bible and was a hero for me in that he had success in spreading His Word! My friend Ron was a leader that showed me courage by going into China and distributing the Gospel message to all that received it! The inmates at the jail that I visit constantly show me a hope (and are 'leaders' in a sense) that they will be redeemed one day for all of their transgressions. And my friends here on the Forum continue to provide a 'beacon' of faith and light, showing me that I am not alone in my faith in Christ! Nolan |