On the Path to Humility
November 13, 2022 • Rev. Ho-Ming Tsui • Genesis 37
Making All Things New:
The Book of Genesis
On the Path to Humility
Rev. Ho-Ming Tsui
Genesis 37
Consequences of Favouritism
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1. Envy: Joseph’s brothers were filled with envy (v. 20)
Two ways to handle envy
a) Build yourself up
b) Bring others down
We say that people are proud of being rich, or clever, or good-looking, but they are not. They are proud of being richer, or cleverer, or better-looking than others. —C.S. Lewis
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2. Pride: Joseph puffed up with pride (v.9)
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1. How do avoid favouritism?
A Word to Parents Are you shaping your children to believe that your love for them is predicated on their performance and behaviour?
Is it consistently communicated to them that their parent’s love rises and falls on how they perform or behave? How you interact with others (including how your parent) exposes who you think God is.
On a practical note…
• Acknowledge that you have unique relationship with each child
• Be proactive in showing love to each child
• Craft out intentional family time
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2. How to I overcome envy and pride? A Word to Children
Allow your heavenly Father to meet your deepest needs
Learn to honour your parents — not idolize them.
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Conclusion: Lean into the Father’s love…
