In these accounts, the three oldest sons show themselves to be a chip off the old block - deceitful in their dealings with others, Sexual sin becomes an issue. But I notice how Dinah began hanging with the local pagan women. She gets raped. Then we find out that the brothers all have local gods.They were being immersed into the local paganism.
We all need to be careful to not be absorbed into our culture. We are there to be different and to redeem the culture through our witness. Our primary mission is NOT to redeem the culture, but to bring the Good News to people. As people are redeemed, the culture will be changed. But as we become more and more like the pagan culture around us, we lose our witness. Let's see if we have any local gods in our possession - rid ourselves of them and rededicate ourselves to the one true and living God.
As you read the Bible, share with us how God speaks to you. Focus on one application of the text to your life. Read each day for life transformation, not just knowledge.
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