Homilist Hebrews 2:1-4 Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip.… I. THE CAUSES OF FORGETFULNESS. 1. The indifferent manner in which we too often resort to the House of God. 2. The indifference which precedes is often carried into the House of God itself. II. THE PRINCIPAL REASONS WHY THE GOSPEL ABOVE EVERYTHING SHOULD BE ATTENTIVELY REMEMBERED. 1. It is the message of heaven to mankind. and therefore well deserves a place in the memory. 2. The peculiar character of the gospel. "The things" are of no common import, no temporary consequence, but of the highest possible moment. 3. The advantages which flow from this duty. Who enjoy the consolations of the gospel, and whose conduct is regulated by its influence? They, undoubtedly, who pay the greatest attention to it, and whose minds retain its instructions. 4. If we slight the message of truth, it will bear testimony against us, and aggravate our final condemnation. (Homilist.) Parallel Verses KJV: Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip. |
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