there is listed the stories of Noah, Abraham, Moses, and many more and how they pleased God by living lives of faith. God describes them as "too good for this world, wandering over deserts and and mountains, hiding in caves and holes in the ground 38" These people God used did not follow the patterns of this world nor wanted what it offered. Moses gave up all the treasures and pleasures of Egypt to wander in the desert. He understood something I don't. I am so easily snared by the world distractions and temptations.
I don't live my life by my faith. I live like the world is all there is. "God has something better in mind for all of us 40"
Hebrews 12:1-3Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith. Because of the joy awaiting him, he endured the cross, disregarding its shame. Now he is seated in the place of honor beside God’s throne. Think of all the hostility he endured from sinful people; then you won’t become weary and give up. After all, you have not yet given your lives in your struggle against sin.
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