QT 6/23/2026 Heb 6:7-12, What are we doing with our lives?

Hebrews 6:7–12 (ESV) —

7 For land that has drunk the rain that often falls on it, and produces a crop useful to those for whose sake it is cultivated, receives a blessing from God. 8 But if it bears thorns and thistles, it is worthless and near to being cursed, and its end is to be burned.

9 Though we speak in this way, yet in your case, beloved, we feel sure of better things—things that belong to salvation. 10 For God is not unjust so as to overlook your work and the love that you have shown for his name in serving the saints, as you still do. 11 And we desire each one of you to show the same earnestness to have the full assurance of hope until the end, 12 so that you may not be sluggish, but imitators of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.

 

NOTE: Even though the author has spoken very harshly and even mentioned their end as burning (Jerusalem in 70 AD, Christians escaped because of Jesus' command at the first encirclement), He feels that it will not be the case. When we are saved, we are given the Holy Spirit. The Spirit urges us on to do what is right and pleasing in God's eyes. But verse 7 is a warning to believers. The rain that falls on the land is the refreshing word of God. We should grow as a result, but if we fail, we are in danger of believers judgment.

 

John 15:6 (ESV) — If anyone does not abide in me, he is thrown away like a branch and withers; and the branches are gathered, thrown into the fire, and burned.

1 Corinthians 3:13 (ESV) — each one’s work will become manifest, for the Day will disclose it, because it will be revealed by fire, and the fire will test what sort of work each one has done.

 

Let me quote one commentary:

 

“Although this might appear to be a reference to hades or to the lake of fire, it really points to the judgment seat of Christ where a fruitless, wasted life will be examined by fire. (Gromacki, )

 

I feel the fire is the destruction of Jerusalem, but Gromacki could be right. Either way, there is a judgment.

 

What are we doing with our lives? Our salvation was not an opportunity to live comfortable fruitless lives. Our salvation was accomplished that we might live for God and not for our selfish lives.

 

When we die, we lose the opportunity we have now to glorify God in our new found faith. It is a privilege to live for the Lord on earth. Paul was hard pressed between the two, and he had lived a life worthy of God after salvation. He reasoned that it was more necessary for the church to remain. God has put us here for a purpose (Phil 2:19-26).

 

PONDER:

1. What are we doing with our Christian lives?

 

PRAYER: Father, some believers have been deceived by the evil one and have committed themselves to causes of Satan. They have turned from the word of God and are leading others in a hell of their own making with no peace or hope. I pray we might repent and return to you before it is too late.