Tag: deception
Biblical Principle #88: Deception Comes Back on You
Biblical Principles List Principle Deception has a way of coming back on you. Explanation Jacob’s early life included several situations involving deception. Jacob, albeit directly, took advantage of Esau’s impetuous nature to “steal” Esau’s birthright. Rebekah influenced Jacob into deceiving Isaac for the blessing that was promised to Esau as the eldest. Because of these…
January 12 – Deception Brings Pain
Reading Gen. 26:34-28:22 Devotional Isaac favored his oldest son Esau, while Rebekah favored the younger son Jacob. Isaac was very old and he could barely see. Isaac sent Esau to hunt game and prepare food for him so that he might bless Esau before GOD. But Rebekah overhead Isaac’s request and she told Jacob to…