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Do not be slothful

"Do not be slothful, but followers of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises." Hebrews 6:12

Our great Example is the Lord Jesus Christ—but we have also presented before us the example of men of like passions with ourselves who were compassed with infirmity, and who felt that when they would do good evil was present with them; yet who, through the grace of God, steadfastly pursued their course; overcame the world, the flesh, and the devil—and, through faith and patience, now inherit the promises.

Let us, casting sloth and self-indulgence away , strive to follow them.
He who was their help and strength—lives to aid us.
His grace is our sufficiency. Let us . . .
mark the path they trod,
seek to exercise like precious faith, and
declare plainly that we seek a better country, even a heavenly one.

Let us patiently endure all the trials and difficulties of the narrow way, encouraged by the expectation of joining those who are now in the enjoyment of the glorious things promised by a faithful covenant God!

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-" <em>Do not be slothful </em>—but followers of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises." Hebrews 6:12 <br>
+"Do not be slothful, but followers of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises." Hebrews 6:12 <br>
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-   Here is a spur to diligence, from the example of those who have ran the race and gained the prize—who have fought the good fight and have come off more than conquerors. <br>
+   Our great Example is the Lord Jesus Christ—but we have also presented before us the example of men of like passions with ourselves who were compassed with infirmity, and who felt that when they would do good evil was present with them; yet who, through the grace of God, steadfastly pursued their course; overcame the world, the flesh, and the devil—and, through faith and patience, now inherit the promises. <br>
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-   My soul, yield to no temptation to indulge in slumberous ease. Be stirred up earnestly to follow those who have gone before, and were distinguished for their faith and perseverance. <br><br>They were beset with spiritual enemies just as you are—but they overcame them in the strength of the Lord. They had many trials to endure—but looking unto Jesus, they were enabled to endure until the end. <br><br>The path that some of them had to tread was a very thorny one—but depending on the faithful Promiser, they were furnished with shoes of iron and brass! Their conflicts are now ended, and all their trials are over: <br>
+   Let us, <strong>casting sloth and self-indulgence away </strong>, strive to follow them. <br>
+  He who was their help and strength—lives to aid us. <br>
+  His grace is our sufficiency. Let us . . . <br>
+&nbsp; mark the path they trod, <br>
+&nbsp; seek to exercise like precious faith, and <br>
+&nbsp; declare plainly that we seek a better country, even a heavenly one. <br>
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-"All their sorrows are left behind, <br>
+   Let us patiently endure all the trials and difficulties of the narrow way, encouraged by the expectation of joining those who are now in the enjoyment of the glorious things promised by a faithful covenant God! <br>
-&nbsp; And earth is exchanged for Heaven!" <br>
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-  Press on in their footsteps </strong>—copy their faith and endurance—be followers of them in their devoted service to Christ; and soon you will join them in the Celestial City, and share their triumph and reward! <br>
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