Heb 12:5, 16 | PNT | STEP | Ye have forgotten the exhortation . Surely they must have forgotten, or they would bear their tribulations more cheerfully. My son, despise not thou the chastening of the Lord . This is quoted from . See also . The thought is, Do not murmur at God's reproofs and chastenings.

‏ Hebrews 12:5

Ye have forgotten the exhortation. Surely they must have forgotten, or they would bear their tribulations more cheerfully.

My son, despise not thou the chastening of the Lord. This is quoted from Job 5:17-18. See also 2Sa 6:7-10. The thought is, Do not murmur at God's reproofs and chastenings.

‏ Hebrews 12:16

Lest there [be] any fornicator. Of course such a sinner would not live the life of holiness enjoined.

Or profane person. A worldly person who profanes holy privileges by placing on them a worldly estimate.

As Esau. See Ge 25:27-30. He illustrates what is meant by a profane person.

Who for one morsel of meat sold his birthright. For a savory meal he bartered away a birthright bestowed by God. So any professing Christian who would sell his heavenly birthright for worldly advantages would be a profane person.