Daily Wisdom: Hebrews 13:17

Saturday, December 10, 1960

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Obey your leaders and submit to their authority. They keep watch over you as men who must give an account. Obey them so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be of no advantage to you.
— Hebrews 13:17

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Hebrews 13:17
Devo: Today's Verse
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Illustration of Hebrews 13:17
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Illustration of Hebrews 13:17
Inspirational illustration of Hebrews 13:17 -- Obey your leaders and submit to their authority. They keep watch over you as men who must give an account. Obey them so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be of no advantage to you.
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Illustration

Illustration of Hebrews 13:17 — Obey your leaders and submit to their authority. They keep watch over you as men who must give an account. Obey them so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be of no advantage to you.

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