Hebrews 13:7-11

React to certain people -- Hebrews 13:7-11: God's people must react to those around them and Him who is above them.

The greatest responsibility in the entire world is that of serving as an elder in the church. God took the mater of church leadership so seriously that he gave a number of very specific qualifications that must be met before one can become a shepherd over God's flock. (1 Timothy 3:1-16; Titus 1:1-16) He likewise gave the church the responsibility to: (1) Remember her elders, (2) Follow their example, and (3) to obey them. If elders lead properly and the members lovingly they can answer to God "with joy and not with grief" for every soul. (Hebrews 13:7; Hebrews 13:17)

God's people must likewise react properly to Jesus. "Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever." (Hebrews 13:8) Jesus, our great high priest, is our hope and our help. He is our sacrificial lamb. (John 1:29) He is the heart of our hope and the hope of our heart.

The Hebrew writer spoke boldly of how we should react to false teachers. (Hebrews 13:9) Instrumental music, the role of women in the church, communion every Sunday and only on Sunday, how to interpret Scripture, praise teams and singing groups, and church leadership are only a few of the matters false teachers are dividing the church of Christ over the today. What ever happened to the plea, "We speak where the Bible speaks and are silent where the Bible is silent?"