A Lack of Self-Control Can Ruin Us

Note from today’s Bible reading: Genesis 48-50

During the time of the Patriarchs, the firstborn son was in a privileged position. He was in line to receive the greater share of the inheritance and assume the position over the family once the father passed away.

Reuben was Jacob’s firstborn. Yet as his father addressed his sons at the end of his life, he explained that Reuben would be passed over for …