Hebrews 3:13

Amharic New Standard Translation (አማርኛ አዲሱ መደበኛ ትርጉም) 2005

ይልቅስ ከእናንተ በኃጢአት ተታሎ ልቡን እምቢተኛ እንዳያደርግ “ዛሬ” ተብሎ የተጠራው ጊዜ እስካለ ድረስ በየቀኑ ተመካከሩ።

What Does This Mean?

This verse from Hebrews says that we should encourage each other every day because sin can make our hearts hard if we don't stay close to God. The writer is emphasizing the importance of daily encouragement.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have a friend who loves playing video games all day, but it's not good for them. This verse says that you should remind your friend to do other things too, like go outside and play, so they don't get stuck in one place and forget about other important stuff.

Historical Background

The Book of Hebrews was likely written by Paul or someone influenced by his teachings around the end of the first century AD. It was addressed to Jewish Christians who were considering returning to their old religious practices instead of following Jesus fully.

Living It Out Today

In today's world, this verse can remind us to regularly check in on our friends and family members, especially during challenging times like a job loss or illness, to ensure they stay connected with God and don't let discouragement harden their hearts.

Topics

• encouragement
• sin
• hardening of the heart
• daily devotion
• community
• spiritual growth

Related Verses

• Psalm 95:7-8
• Hebrews 3:7-10
• Joshua 24:16-18
• Romans 15:4
• Ephesians 4:15

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is daily exhortation important?

Daily exhortation helps keep hearts soft and open to God's guidance, preventing the negative effects of sin that can make us resistant to spiritual truths.

How does sin deceive people according to Hebrews 3:13?

Sin deceives by making harmful behaviors seem harmless or even beneficial at first, but over time it leads to hardening the heart and moving away from God's will.

What can we do if we notice someone is being hardened through deceitfulness of sin?

We should gently remind them of God’s truth and encourage them to return to a relationship with Him, using this verse as a basis for the importance of daily encouragement.

Is there a danger in not exhorting others regularly?

Yes, without regular encouragement, individuals might drift away from faith and become susceptible to the deceitfulness of sin, leading to spiritual harm.