The fact that you have a purpose can trigger jealousy in someone’s heart against you, and it doesn’t matter if they are your family as you can see in the case of Joseph. You have to be sensitive and be very careful of how you share your vision and who you share it with. I remember years ago, I have a friend that was not married at the time, and I was so careful the way I talk about my marriage with her. I am being cautious of her feelings and her position at the time, and I don’t want to rub it on her.

I know she is genuinely happy for me, but she is human and it will not be fair to expose her heart to jealousy and envy. Sometimes, we get carried away just like Joseph and we are not conscious of the people’s feelings towards us. Joseph underestimated the extent his brothers can go to stop him. Can you imagine the thought in his heart while he was by himself in the holes and when he was sold to Ishmaelite traders and knowing fully well your so-called brothers did this to you?. I can’t imagine the pain in his heart. The pain of betrayal from people you love and you thought they loved you too can be unbearable…

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