Heroes and Zeros

The author of Hebrews catalogues a long list of biblical heroes in Chapter 11, and with the exception of Rahab the prostitute, chooses not to mention any of their failings. He uses this as a springboard to encourage his readers to rid themselves of encumbrances and sin that will limit their endurance in the race of faith, and then encourages them to look to THE hero who has no dark side - Jesus.