Jacob couldn’t wait. To get ahead, he decided to take matters into his own hands. He took advantage of his brother’s weakness to get his birthright (he bargained it for a measly plate of food). Then he lied to his blind (and probably near deaf) father to get his blessing.
What did all his scheming and lying get him? Twenty years of being lied to, of being deceived, of losing. Well-said the Bible: You reap what you sow. Or as the world says: karma.
Availing yourself of deception only hinders your progress. Because real progress comes from trust. When you lose people’s trust, they won’t want your services any more. You burn bridges, lose friendships. You may think yourself the crab scrambling up to the top of the pile… but you’re just a crab.
Practice integrity. Build trust. Have character.
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Love that picture!
It has caused a reaction.
I have been thinking about how perseverance builds character and character, hope. Thank you,
Help us, Jesus!
Trust is foundational for any relationship.
I trust Jesus because He has proven Himself to me time and again.
Thank you for the likes you leave on my blog.
Nin, you have always been a blessing! You have been a blogging friend for a long time, even thought I don’t always get over to your blog.
But always you’re in my heart!
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