Heb 12:4 | MHM | STEP | The Benefit of Afflictions In this section, the writer encourages the Hebrew Christians to stay strong and patient in their faith, even though they face suffering. He wants them to remember that their difficulties are not as great as they could be, and that God uses these challenges to help them grow. Afflictions are part of God’s loving discipline for His children, and true believers should see them as a way to become more holy. v. 4 : The writer reminds them, “You have not yet resisted unto blood, striving against sin” (Hebrews 12:4 ). This means that, although they have suffered, they have not faced the worst trials, like martyrdom. Others before them have suffered even more, so they should not give up. They are fighting against sin, and though the struggle is hard, it has not yet cost them their lives.

‏ Hebrews 12:4

The Benefit of Afflictions

In this section, the writer encourages the Hebrew Christians to stay strong and patient in their faith, even though they face suffering. He wants them to remember that their difficulties are not as great as they could be, and that God uses these challenges to help them grow. Afflictions are part of God’s loving discipline for His children, and true believers should see them as a way to become more holy.

v. 4: The writer reminds them, “You have not yet resisted unto blood, striving against sin” (Hebrews 12:4 ^a). This means that, although they have suffered, they have not faced the worst trials, like martyrdom. Others before them have suffered even more, so they should not give up. They are fighting against sin, and though the struggle is hard, it has not yet cost them their lives.