Money-Making

From: CareLines: Volume 7 By: Paul J. Pascoe

Genesis 37:26‑27 • 1 min. read • grade level: 5

GEN 37:26-27²⁶And Judah said unto his brethren, What profit is it if we slay our brother, and conceal his blood? ²⁷Come, and let us sell him to the Ishmeelites, and let not our hand be upon him; for he is our brother and our flesh. And his brethren were content. (Genesis 37:26‑27)

And Judah said . . . What profit is it if we slay our brother? . . . Come, and let us sell him.

Genesis 37:26-27²⁶And Judah said unto his brethren, What profit is it if we slay our brother, and conceal his blood? ²⁷Come, and let us sell him to the Ishmeelites, and let not our hand be upon him; for he is our brother and our flesh. And his brethren were content. (Genesis 37:26‑27)

Judah finally comes up with a plan that gets rid of Joseph, satisfies the other eight brothers (Reuben was not there at the time) and avoids a murder that would no doubt have bothered their consciences forever. Instead of killing Joseph, Judah figured on making some money by selling him instead. The New Testament tells us that the love of money is the root of all evil. Joseph was sold to make a profit. The Lord Jesus was sold to make a profit. Be careful, young believer, if you have a love for money. It may lead you into tremendous trouble.

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