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Chapter 47—A Forgetful Hearer

“We have nothing to fear for the future, except as we shall forget the way the Lord has led us, and his teaching in our past history.”

… forgetful hearers, but doers of the work, they exalt him by referring to what he has done. They dwell upon the virtues of the poor instrument, but forget Christ …

… cannot forget the advantages taken of him; neither can he forget how he has been crowded into difficult places because he was willing to bear burdens, while …

… and forgetful of their rights. Many long intensely for friendly sympathy. God has given each of us an identity of our own, which cannot be merged in that of another …

… not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.” Hebrews 13:2 .

In order that men might not forget the true God, Jehovah gave them a memorial of His love and power—the Sabbath. He says: “Verily My Sabbaths ye shall keep: for it is a sign between Me and you.” Exodus 31:13 .

Why did ancient Israel so easily forget God's dealings? The people did not retain in their memory His works of greatness and power or His words of warning. Had they remembered His wondrous dealings with them they would not have received the reproof:

… not forget that Satan still lives to exercise his deceptive power through false science.

… not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.” Hebrews 13:2 .