6:1-2 The author of this book of Hebrews now wishes to relocate the subject from "elementary principles" of this faith to a discussion on valuing and remaining committed once establishing self within it.
6:3 God-willing, let us have a frank and stern conversation about responsibility. Luke 12:48, to whom much is given, much is expected. Once having received insight, we are expected to think, behave and speak well, with insight.
6:4-5 When one discovers the natural compassionate way and character of all life, one is expected to remain devoted to it. When we learn what is fundamentally wrong in the world, we are expected to always reject and stifle that which contributes to disparity and injustice.
6:6 As students of it, we represent this faith. The name it has in the world has been partially defined by our own actions, words and behaviors. When we taint it, even though we know better, we do this faith and humanity a terrible injustice.
6:7 God gifts and provides for His children... it is our responsibility to utilize those gifts and provisions to propel us toward and along our own journey of selfless and compassionate generosity. We are not meant to use what we have to diminish others, exact authority over them or to manipulate and deceive.
6:8 We must be productive and useful, impactful and purposeful. The earth is provided to and subsequently provides. The example of humble, compassionate, symbiotic service is all around us in nature. We want to contribute here... to have a propensity for keeping a balance between what we have and what we give (and if anything, tipping the scales toward giving).
6:9 Although frank and stern indeed, this discussion is meant to edify, guide and encourage. There is a natural-spiritual energy of confidence cheering on and believing in our potential to be wholeheartedly good.
6:10 Your work and labor of love is seen and known and appreciated. That truth is to be remembered no matter how sternly we are lectured to regarding these concepts of faithful commitment.
6:11-12 There is a hopeful energy in nature (in the universe, among humanity and God) that we will each adopt and retain focused compassion, passionate faith, humble patience, unwavering hope and diligent service.
All of our personal growth and accomplishment is done through our diligence. When we become apathetic and lethargic we suffer and so does the world around us. Your spirit craves passion and drive; its health is dependent on its ability to remain nimble, inspired and prodded with wonder. Your spirit craves wisdom and experience. It craves its own growth.
Your journey is truly built with the cobblestones of your commitment to faith... your path is defined by what you feed to your spirit, to your mind and body. To strive, actively, passionately, toward patience (hope, faith, humility, love, wisdom, justice) is to have patience (and the aforementioned) in ever-increasing increments. Therefore be active in faith, present in mind and bold in spirit for each together comprise the map to spiritual contentment, joy and eternity.
6:13-14 Abraham from the Book of Genesis became a pillar example of God's promises to His faithfully committed children: blessings, and the multiplying of the good we produce in the world.
6:15 Abraham, who patiently endured the tribulations of life because he understood and believed that a higher power of creation was invested in his well-being and those whom he loved.
6:16-17 God follows through on His promises of being present and active in your life (when you invite Him in). 1) Because He is trustworthy and 2) Because it is His wholehearted desire to protect and nourish you.
6:18 God remains steadfast. In His philosophy and love we find refuge but also wings and propellers. Our hope is reassured and validated.
6:19-20 Hope as an anchor of the soul, sure and steadfast. Patient hope reminds us that all affliction and tribulation is temporary and surmountable by God's children. Patient hope reminds us that God's children (we) are naturally invulnerable and immortal beyond life on earth. We are thus provided through hope the strength to endure and even thrive.
Remarkably, blessedly, God's children realize and retain the wisdom and opportunity of anchoring their soul to that which guides and protects them, inspires and strengthens them.
