Lessons from a Dad that is Sad

Lessons from a Dad that is Sad
Genesis 42:38 – Genesis 43:14

Three Observations:

    • Unlike Joseph Jacob responded negatively rather than positively.

    • Jacob viewed his problems horizontally rather than vertically.

    • Jacob resisted what is new because it was unknown.


Question for Consideration:  How do I become my own worst Enemy?

1. I become my own worst enemy when I leave GOD out of the equation

2. I become my own worst enemy when I OVERREACT to every situation

3. I become my own worst enemy when I become SELF CENTERED

4. I become my own worst enemy when I will not allow others to speak a word of reason to me

5. I become my own worst enemy when I worry constantly

6.   I become my own worst enemy when I allow pride to determine my decisions 

Statement of Truth:   
Pride will bring you to the place that in your decisions you will drive those closest to you completely away

7. I become my own worst enemy when I begin the process of self pity

8. I become my own worst enemy when I start to twist the truth










7. I become my own worst enemy when I begin the process of __________ ______________


8. I become my own worst enemy when I start to ___________ the _________________


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