Grace in the Midst of Conflict

Texts:  Genesis 30:1-24; Psalm 73:23-26; Galatians 5:13-15; Romans 12:15-18

Envy Leads to Idolatry (Gen. 30:1-13)

• Above everything else, Leah desired to be loved by her husband.
• Above everything else, Rachel desired to bear children.
• Above everything else, we must not “turn a good thing into an ultimate thing” and therefore displace God as our chief consideration in life.

Rivalry Leads to Division (Gen. 30:14-24)

• Leah and Rachel’s rivalry would sow seeds of division and strife within the family.
• We must be careful to guard and nurture our family relationships.
• Despite the rivalry and division, God’s grace is displayed as He keeps His promises and advances His purpose.

LIFE APPLICATION:

• We must desire God supremely (Ps. 73:23-26)
• We must love one another sacrificially (Gal. 5:13-15)
• We must live with one another harmoniously (Rom. 12:15-18)