Avoiding the sin of contempt in our spiritual walk

Stewarding The Call Of God - Jesus Image

June 25, 2024

Brian Garren delves into the biblical story of Esau and Jacob. How contempt and neglect for God's blessings can lead to a significant shift in favor. Through examining Esau's despising of his birthright and Jacob's subsequent acquisition of it, Garren illustrates the importance of valuing God's gifts and maintaining reverence for His plans. He encourages us to reflect on areas in their lives where we may be taking God's blessings lightly and to realign their focus.

Takeaways

  • Hold Fast to God's Blessings: Reflect on the blessings in your life and ensure you are valuing them rightly.

  • Avoid the Sin of Contempt: Assess areas where you may be displaying contempt for God's gifts.

  • Plead for God's Promises: Engage in earnest prayer and pleading for the promises of God in your life.

  • Value the Small Beginnings: Cherish even the smallest signs of God's plans unfolding in your life.

  • Be Faithful Over Little: Keep a mindset of faithfulness over the small tasks assigned to you.

Meditate on

Genesis 25:29-34

Now Jacob cooked a stew; and Esau came in from the field, and he was weary. And Esau said to Jacob, “Please feed me with that same red stew, for I am weary.” Therefore his name was called Edom. But Jacob said, “Sell me your birthright as of this day.” And Esau said, “Look, I am about to die; so what is this birthright to me?” Then Jacob said, “Swear to me as of this day.” So he swore to him, and sold his birthright to Jacob. And Jacob gave Esau bread and stew of lentils; then he ate and drank, arose, and went his way. Thus Esau despised his birthright.

www.bible.com/bible/114/GEN.25.29-34.NKJV

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