There is a great deal of moral exhortation in the lessons for today, with a strong focus on the difference that a grounding in faith makes for a community's life in the world. The first lesson is negative, lamenting the loss of this grounding by those who once knew better. The second lesson makes for a startling contrast. For those who do possess the confidence of faith, who know the Lord is with them (Hebrews 13:6), the possibilities seem endless -- the lesson spills over with enthusiasm detailing the manifold implications of faith for the individual, the community, and society at large.
