JACOB WITH THE SHECHEMITES
Genesis 33:18; Genesis 34:1
Jacob was tempted by the fat pastures of Shechem, without thought or
care of the character of its people, and he lived to bitterly rue his
choice. How many religious parents have made the same mistake! They
first encamp near the world, pitching... [ Continue Reading ]
JACOB'S SONS SPOIL THE SHECHEMITES
Genesis 34:18
It is not easy to steer our family life amid the rocks and quicksands
of present-day worldliness; but we shall not prosper by using the
world's weapons of duplicity and craft. The true way is to make our
homes so attractive that our children will not... [ Continue Reading ]