The safeguards are connected with the word "lest" in the Epistle to the Hebrews.
1. Hearing. "Give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip" (Hbr 2:1).
2. Heeding. "Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief" (Hbr 3:12).
3. Exhorting. "Exhort one another daily,…lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin" (Hbr 3:13).
4. Labouring. "Labour, therefore, to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of disobedience" (Hbr 4:11, M.).
5. Considering. "Consider Him…lest ye be wearied and faint" (Hbr 12:3).
6. Making. "Make straight paths for your feet, lest that which is lame be turned out of the way" (Hbr 12:13).
7. Looking. "Looking diligently, lest any man fail of the grace of God: lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled" (Hbr 12:15).