WHY DO BAD CHOICES STICK?

What if the consequence you hate is the mirror you needed?In this Sunday Summation and Deepening of Through the Bible in a Year: Walking the Story of God, Dr. Shawn M. Greener walks through Genesis 27 to Genesis 30 and shows why bad choices do not simply disappear after the moment passes. Jacob deceives Isaac. Esau despises the birthright. Rebekah manipulates the outcome. Laban deceives Jacob. Leah aches to be loved. Rachel wrestles with comparison and longing.This is not ancient family drama. It is real life. Bad choices stick because they follow us into relationships, families, habits, wounds, fears, and future decisions. But Genesis also shows the mercy of God. He does not waste consequences. He uses them to expose what still needs surrender.Through a Hebraic worldview and Ancient Near Eastern context, this episode explores blessing, birthright, deception, household authority, marriage customs, wells, covenant promise, and the painful mercy of God holding up the mirror.Question for your heart:Where have you seen God use consequences, not to destroy you, but to wake you up?Watch on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/live/SvtIIcBwaew?si=fXwoseTDgm6zjTf7More resources:https://www.truewordfaithforlife.com#BibleTeaching#GenesisStudy#TrueWordFaithForLIFEThe Bible Re-binder I Mentioned on the PodcastA Bible is more than a book. It carries prayers, notes, promises, memories, and the record of a life spent seeking God.Melissa of MooseWorks Bible has restored three of my treasured Bibles with beautiful craftsmanship, rugged covers, and exceptional care. Her work helps preserve the story a Bible carries.Visit MooseWorks Bible:https://www.etsy.com/shop/MooseworksBiblesMusic Licenses, audiioArtist Name: Michael Ellery; Song Name: The Last Time (Instrumental); License #: 9183437241.Artist Name: Proteus; Song Name: Disappearing Grace (Instrumental); License #: 5835150630; Project Type: Shortfilm.Artist Name: Andrew and Jared Depolo; Song Name: Far Away Places Pt. 2 (Instrumental); License #: 9061437866.Artist Name: Distant Moon; Song Name: In the Shadows (Instrumental); License #: 0218631093; Project Type: Shortfilm.Artist Name: Ian Taylour; Song Name: Test Of Time (Orchestral) (Instrumental); License #: 3366363945; Project Type: Shortfilm.Artist Name: Annasara; Song Name: A Lifetime Rolls By (Annasara Rework); License #: 6286683193; Project Type: Shortfilm.Artist Name: Brad Hill; Song Name: Ray of Light (Instrumental); License #: 2755679505; Project Type: Shortfilm.Artist Name: Ryan Moore; Song Name: Light Between The Trees (Instrumental); License #: 2805863068; Project Type: Shortfilm.Artist Name: Philip Yoo; Song Name: Pure (Instrumental); License #: 0935885096.© 2026 Dr. Shawn M. Greener. All Rights Reserved.True Word, Faith for LIFE!Send Dr. Shawn a Message. Please leave your contact information if you’d like a reply!Support the showThank you so much for listening!  Please subscribe to the True Word, Faith for LIFE! YouTube channel, please click this link.  Thank you again!Shawnhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo1sLYz6J4FTUFwR5yjReMw