Summary
Joseph’s brothers harbored bitterness and jealousy toward him because of his relationship with his father, Jacob. This resentment grew into hatred, to the point that they were willing to kill him to satisfy it. Instead, they chose to sell him as a slave, and they covered up their sin with a lie. This story shows us a lot about the sin inside of us and how it can lead us into actions and broken relationships we would never rationally choose.
Bible References
- Genesis 37:1 - 36