Reading
Genesis 37
Thought
Everybody loves to be loved and likes to be liked. When you feel that someone does not like you and likes one of your friends or even your brother or sister more than you...it hurts! In Genesis 37:3-4, Joseph's brothers HATED him and couldn't even talk nice to him just because his father showed favoritism towards him. It wasn't Joseph's fault. There could be a couple of reasons why Jacob did show favor towards Joseph.
1. Joseph was the waited for and prayed for son of Rachel, his true love.
2. Joseph was a comfort to his 91-year-old dad and spent time with him.
3. Joseph refused to put up with the evil wickedness of his brothers.
Questions
Remember, a holy, respectful, unselfish attitude will always be honored and esteemed over a proud, rebellious, selfish attitude. Regardless of WHY Jacob loved Joseph so much, nobody wants to be constantly compared with others. Playing favorites is not just a parent problem, it is amazing how many kids and teens play favorites with their friends and family.
1. What does 2 Corinthians 10:12 teach us?
Comparisons cannot be made without experiencing acceptance or rejection. The fear of rejection is a morbid fear - knowing that the one person who should love you, chooses not to, because we cannot meet up to his or her expectations. So we give up, quit trying, and rebel against that standard that we feel we could never achieve anyway.
2. Are there unfair comparisons that you are making with people in your life?
Gossipping and talking behind another friend's back is often centered around comparisons. List four ways that you or your friends compare others in your life.
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Wow I'm the first to comment? That's different. =)
1. People that compare themselves to others are not wise. It's not the right thing to do in any situation.
2. I don't think so.
1. I guess we may compare someone to someone else based on their clothing.
2. I can't think of anything...
1. to not compare yourself to others
2. no i don't think so
1. clothes
2. i don't know more
1. dont compare yourself to others it is wrong.
2. dont think so.
1. the way their dressed
2. what they look like.
3. who their friends are.
4. what they act like.
1.that if you compare yourself to others you are not wise.
2.no
3.the way they look
what they have
how they act
and what friends they have
questions
1.we shouldnt compare our selves with anyone else.
2.yes at times.
1.how much money they have.
2.looks.
3.learning faster than them.
4.the things they have.
1. comparing ourselves to others is not wise.
2. everytime i compare myself with another pastor's wife or another mom...I am being unfair to either myself or to them (or both!)
3. a. whose kids act better
b. whose house is cleaner/nicer
c. who does more in ministry
d. whose ministry is more successful
1. It is not wise to compare people with others.
2. Yes
- We rank or friends on facebook.
- We choose best friends.
- We sometimes make little cliques.
1.Don't compare yourselves to what others have or who they are.
2.yes
1.The way they are dressed
2.How they behave
3.what they do in their free time
4.how many friends they have
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