The author of the Book of Hebrews—often assumed to be the Apostle Paul, though the text never identifies its actual author—encourages his readers to do many things. In the 13th chapter, he explains what constitutes an "acceptable sacrifice" to God. The "saints" (as Paul often referred to followers of Jesus) are expected to make sacrifices in their lives, praise the living God, bear reproach, and obey Him—among other things.

In today's verse, the emphasis is on remembering "to do good"—and not just "remembering" that such is your duty as a Christian, but not "neglecting" to do it. Yes, at times, that might require "sacrifices" of you (as the author of the passage points out). You might be expected to donate some money, give of your time serving someone, or be expected to contribute to your congregation or community. However, this scriptural epistle reminds us that doing these kinds of things is "pleasing to God."

Our Lord wants us to act like Him, speak like Him, and treat others as He would treat them. He wants us to be His hands, His voice, and even His face to those around us. And so, through one of His anointed, He commands us to remember, but also to not "neglect to do good"—even if that requires sacrifice of us. For, "if you do it to one of the least of [people], you have done it to" Him! (Matthew 25:40)