Thus Esau despised his birthright. Genesis 25:34. Esau had no love for devotion, no inclination to a religious life. The requirements that accompanied the spiritual birthright were an unwelcome and even hateful restraint to him. The law of God, which
Nonidentical Twins
And the boys grew: and Esau was a cunning hunter, a man of the field; and Jacob was a plain man, dwelling in tents. Genesis 25:27. Jacob and Esau, the twin sons of Isaac, present a striking contrast, both in
Worlds Upon Worlds to be Visited
Thus saith the Lord…. I, even my hands, have stretched out the heavens, and all their host have I commanded. Isaiah 45:11, 12. Many seem to have the idea that this world and the heavenly mansions constitute the universe of
The Immortal Inheritance
Giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified us to share in the inheritance of the saints in light. Colossians 1:12, R.S.V. The ransom has been paid, and it is possible for all to come to God, and through a
Daily Self-denial
Daily Self-denial I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. Romans 12:1. Why will not the youth learn a lesson from