Esau and Jacob didn’t like each other. Before they
were born, they fought. When they were being born, they fought. Jacob came out
grabbing at Esau’s heel. Their parents didn’t treat them equally and they lived
their lives in a state of conflict.
Jacob schemed to get the better of Esau. One day he
did. Esau traded his birthright for a meal.
I feel a connection with Esau. He worked hard. I
think he was honest and likely very kind.
I have a completely opposite feeling about Jacob.
He schemed. He was dishonest. He was sneaky.
I don’t like the conflict. I don’t like the
sneakiness. I don’t like the beginning of this story of Jacob and Esau.
And thought I feel a connection with Esau, I know
that I have and likely will again act like Jacob.
I’m glad it’s not the end of the story.
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