[[-SOAP HUB]] ## Title: Doing the Right Things The Wrong Way ## Scripture: (Genesis 37:5) “Joseph had a dream, and when he told his brothers about it they hated him even more.” (NET) ## Observation: God had given Joseph a dream. If you have read the rest of the story, you know that dream happened. Therefore, we see it was indeed a dream from the Lord. The dream said that Joseph would one day lead his family. This would have been unheard of during their time. The oldest brother was in charge of the family after the father died. Being in charge of the family did not simply mean getting your way, it meant having the responsibility of caring for and protecting the family, too. Therefore, to say this to his brothers would have been foolish as well as a disrespect to the oldest brother. Joseph had a dream from the Lord, but he unintentionally weaponized it against his family. We can unintentionally use what the Lord is doing to cause strife in our family. When the Lord blesses you, it is not a time to make sure everyone knows it. A testimony is not a chance to brag or belittle. It is a time to celebrate the goodness of God. We have to be careful that we do not use what the Lord is doing as a weapon against someone else. ## Application: Be careful to always give the Lord glory for all He does for you. ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for teaching us wisdom and how to honor You in front of others.