Hebrews 12:16-17

¹⁶See to it that no one is sexually immoral, or is godless like Esau, who for a single meal sold his birthright.

¹⁷For you know that afterward, when he wanted to inherit the blessing, he was rejected. He could find no ground for repentance, though he sought the blessing with tears.

— Hebrews 12:16-17

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The Birthright

Devo: Praying with Paul

"Dear Father, Keep me from being immoral or irreligious and, like Esau, selling the birthright you have for me. I want to inherit your blessing, even...."

Cross References for Hebrews 12:16-17

• Genesis 25:31-34
• Proverbs 1:24-31
• 1 Corinthians 6:15-20
• Matthew 25:11-12
• Matthew 7:23
• Hebrews 13:4
• Hebrews 10:26-29
• Revelation 22:15
• Hebrews 6:8
• Jeremiah 6:30

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