S1:E29 The Revivalists - Genesis Chapter 42
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In reading Genesis chapter 42, we continue the story of Joseph and his first encounter with his brothers when they come to Egypt for grain during the famine. Their father Jacob sent them to seek grain to feed their families. Although Joseph recognized his brothers and understood what they what saying, he had to pretend that he was Egyptian and they spies. Knowing the full story however, he negotiated with them that they must bring their other brother back to Egypt or else they would not receive any grain. He imprisoned them for three days so they could get a taste of their own medicine. Taking the high road, Joseph not only gave them bags of grain, he placed silver coins in each bag too. This was a test of honesty that his father understood but he also saw what his sons were made of and he was not happy with them, except for Reuben but he let his father know that he must return with Benjamin the next time. The moral injury context here is one of taking the high road and not resorting to retaliatory moves. Reuben however also stressed that there were consequences for their earlier actions against Joseph when he said "Didn't I tell you not to sin against the boy? But you wouldn't listen!" How often to we fail to listen to the counsel we receive no matter who it comes from?
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