‘so that you will not be sluggish, but imitators of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises. And we desire that each one of you show the same diligence so as to realize the full assurance of hope until the end, For when God made the promise to Abraham, since He could swear by no one greater, He swore by Himself, saying, “I will surely bless you and I will surely multiply you .” And so, having patiently waited, he obtained the promise. ‘ Hebrews 6:11-15