They shall perish, but thou remainest; As a garment they shall all grow old;

Weigh well the example of him who had to endure such opposition from 'men who were sinning against themselves,' so that you should not grow weary or faint-hearted.

Take care that no one fails to use the loving help of God, 'that no bitterness is allowed to take root and spring up, and cause trouble,' and so poison the whole community.

Take care that no one becomes immoral, or irreligious like Esau, who sold his birthright for a single meal.