24 We should keep on encouraging each other to be thoughtful and to do helpful things.
25 Some people have given up 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.
29 But it is much worse to dishonor God's Son and to disgrace the blood of the promise that made us holy. And it is just as bad to insult the Holy Spirit, who shows us mercy.
30 We know that God has said he will punish and take revenge. We also know that the Scriptures say the Lord will judge his people.