Jacob was a villainous patriarch who deceived his sibling with the help of Rabekah his mother, to receive a blessing from his father Isaac. After misleading his father Jacob flees to Haran in fright his brother will land revenge for his act. Although Jacob was deceitful I do not believe Jacob was wrong for taking the blessing from his father after Esau was so willing to sell it for no more than a bowl of stew. Esau was no more innocent than Jacob because after making the agreement with Jacob, he still attempted to receive the blessing. On our journey with God we all have had characteristics of Jacob. Although not intentional society has made us fight for opportunities to receive opportunities that others may deserve more. Because of financial
