surty21

Esau sold his birthright for something insignificant. He did not care about the consequences he would reap. The New Testament seems to compare Esau's decision to sell his birthright to the eternal consequences one would receive for willingly giving up their Godly inheritance for immediate gratification of any kind. Esau valued temporary or "worldly" things over tradition. Jacob was willing to do anything to get what he wanted. Lie, cheat, steal, etc.