Question:
Have you ever made a bad deal?

Context:
In the scriptures, birthright usually refers to the right of the son born first in a family to inherit his father's possessions and authority. In ancient Israel, all the sons received some of their father's property, but the firstborn received a double portion and became the leader of the family.

Main Point:
Bad deals come from...
unbridled urges.

Definition:
נָא - “Naw” I pray, now, entreat, beseech, implore

Subpoint:
Esau's desperation was a step toward his demise.

Question:
How many bad consequences are connected to quick decisions?

Subpoint:
Is my pace prone to making good decisions?

Main Point:
Bad deals come from...
unrecognized enemies.

Thought:
There are people, organizations, and spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms that are NOT YOUR FRIEND!

Subpoint:
Life will have minimal success if we live unguarded.

Question:
Are there unidentified “snakes” slithering around my life?

Subpoint:
Guarding Activities -
• Walk away
• Pray against
• Confront