Warnings About Unbelief

Hebrews 2:1 is a crucial warning to believers to give "more earnest heed" (pay close attention) to the Gospel message, because Jesus, who spoke it, is far superior to angels, and neglecting this message leads to drifting away from faith into spiritual danger, like a boat drifting from its anchor. It emphasizes that spiritual drifting is often gradual, stemming from inattention to God's word, and highlights the need to actively hold onto the truths of Christ to avoid falling away, especially under persecution.

In simple terms:
Because Jesus is God's ultimate revelation, the message He brought is supremely important; therefore, we must actively and carefully focus on it, lest we slowly and unconsciously drift away from the salvation it offers, much like a ship drifting out to sea.