Always Stand Up Against Wrongdoing

“We shouldn’t people in higher esteem than others because it causes strife within our families“ - Wesleyne

Genesis 37:18 to 20:

When Joseph’s brothers saw him coming, they recognized him in the distance. As he approached, they made plans to kill him. “Here comes the dreamer!” they said. “Come on, let’s kill him and throw him into one of these cisterns. We can tell our father, ‘A wild animal has eaten him.’ Then we’ll see what becomes of his dreams!”

In these verses, we witness the culmination of the deep-seated jealousy and resentment that Joseph's brothers harbored against him. Their animosity had been stoked by Joseph's dreams, which suggested that he would one day rule over them, and by the preferential treatment he received from their father, Jacob. The sight of Joseph approaching in his coat of many colors, a symbol of their father's special affection for him, ignites their rage to the point where they contemplate fratricide. Their mocking reference to him as "that dreamer" underscores their disdain for Joseph's visions and their skepticism about their fulfillment.

Today, you will learn about the destructive power of jealousy and the lengths to which it can drive individuals. The brothers' inability to see past their envy and resentment blinds them to the value of familial bonds and pushes them to contemplate a heinous act. Their sarcastic remark, "Then we’ll see what comes of his dreams," reveals a deeper lesson: when envy takes root, it not only seeks to harm the envied but also wishes to invalidate the very thing that causes the envy. 

For you, it's a stark reminder to guard your heart against the corrosive effects of jealousy and to value the relationships and bonds you have, even when faced with differences or perceived threats.

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