Today, we will see the first of five warnings in the book of Hebrews. Take note of the progression of these warnings:

1. Drifting from the word (2:1-4)
2. Doubting the word (3:7 – 4:13)
3. Dullness to the word (5:11 – 6:20)
4. Despising the word (10:26-39)
5. Defying the word (12:14-29)

These are progressive signs of decaying faith. They’re indicators of a toxic-spiritual-life which devastates a person with unnecessary scars! (Pain that could be easily avoided.) Paul is just pointing out that the problem isn’t a lack of knowledge but rather a tendency to let the constant distractions water down Christian convictions!