This is the beginning of Hebrews chapter 2, and is a powerful statement. I find myself constantly praying that we as Christians will become better listeners, we were given two ears and only one mouth for a reason. Obedience would be impossible without this simple but-oh-so technique.
2: For if the message spoken through angels 1 proved to be so firm that every violation 2 or disobedience received its just penalty, 2:3 how will we escape if we neglect such a great salvation?
Like James mentions in 3:1-"Not many of you should presume to be teachers". Once we know the glory of our Father, there is no excuse for not listening and submitting our hearts unto him. We as leaders are to be judged all the more harshly for what we did/didn't do.
2:10 For it was fitting for him, for whom and through whom all things exist, 14 in bringing many sons to glory, to make the pioneer 15 of their salvation perfect through sufferings.
I admit to finding this a little confusing; does the author of Hebrews mean to say that even Jesus was refined by the trials, temptations, and ultimately death that he endured? If so then we should cherish our sufferings, as meagre as they are in comparison to the author of our salvation.
2:18 For since he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are tempted.
This verse alone should serve as inspiration to each one of us when we feel the resistance from our nature. Everything that we may feel is too burdensome to endure has already been experienced, for we are told that He was tempted in all areas. When we see each other tomorrow, may it be with this in mind, so that we are rejoiceful as we come before the Lord in prayer.
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