Comparing Israel

It is interesting to look at the family of Jacob (Israel) and compare. Here on one hand you have Joseph who stayed morally clean and faithful to God and rose to great success and renown. On the other hand you have a son who loses his birthright, and other children who fall into great sin. This was not a perfect family, and yet that family was the Lord's covenant people. We would do well to remember this as we raise our family. Mistakes will occur. We have to always remember to not demand perfection, but always teach the true principles and doctrines, and encourage the pursuit of perfection.