22 So let's come near God with pure hearts and a confidence that comes from having faith. Let's keep our hearts pure, our consciences free from evil, and our bodies washed with clean water.
23 We must hold tightly to the hope that we say is ours. After all, we can trust the one who made the agreement with us.
24 We should keep on encouraging each other to be thoughtful and to do helpful things.
25 Some people have got out of the habit of meeting for worship, but we must not do that. We should keep on encouraging each other, especially since you know that the day of the Lord's coming is getting closer.
26 No sacrifices can be made for people who decide to sin after they find out about the truth.
27 They are God's enemies, and all they can look forward to is a terrible judgment and a furious fire.
28 If two or more witnesses accused someone of breaking the Law of Moses, that person could be put to death.