We see here that Joseph and the Pharaoh worked together to stop the madness going on around the world in their time. He had the Egyptians buy all they could from him, sell their livestock to him, and even worked for him for a while, but it was slavery in that area. This is not good. Of course, it was everywhere in the world, but that doesn’t make it ok. It reminds me of peer pressure you’ve probably faced in class growing up, but I don’t know what it looked like for you… but in my case, I wouldn’t make slaves out of ANYONE. Literally. I don’t know what Joseph was thinking, but thank God we never needed slavery in the first place 😌😌😌😌😌 this chapter is found in pages 29-30 of my NKJV Bible (I’m randomly thinking of Finding Nemo as I write this), pages 37-38 of my NASB Bible, pages 63-64 of my VOICE copy, and pages 61-63 of my Amplified Bible (Classic Edition) copy.
Oh, I forgot to mention that Jacob had Joseph make a vow to him because words are important, and I believe today’s world (particularly those who should be leading the younger guys and even helping any inexperienced young adults go through life in ways we weren’t taught in school) is negligent of teaching that words have power. Those who believe words don’t matter, as if actions always spoke louder than words (which don’t work if the words are nothing but problematic) was true. Instead, out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks, God said (Matthew 12:34). Those who have made the world forget this fundamental truth are going to Hell. I’m serious. I know I’m speaking really strongly here, but this should NEVER be ignored ever again. I’ve been torn to pieces by hateful words by my own family and from professing Christians who don’t have the slightest trace of godliness, and it’s made me want to die before. Please don’t do this 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😖😖😖😖😖 I pray I don’t forget this truth, either, for tampering against the Word is a matter of life and death! I’m literally not exaggerating here… indeed, those who say words don’t matter speak nothing but worthlessness. Literally… I hope I don’t get an angry mob after me because of this truth… but I’m not going to post this in many places; I’m probably going to just leave it unshared anywhere… for words can either build or destroy (Proverbs 18:21). I want to speak only what’s good, for my part…
Also, I’m thinking (from reading this chapter), are you being proactive in this pandemic we’re in? Send me a story if you have anything worth mentioning to me, if you wish 😊😊😊😊😊 you can also submit a prayer request to me about anything you need by e-mail: just go to ron.outland4727@gmail.com! I’ll read each one, write them down, then tape them to my bedroom walls! I’ll see you in the next chapter concerning Jacob’s blessing on his sons! Ciao!
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