Again, we see Joseph blessed with wisdom. He
knew exactly what his brothers should say to Pharoah when questioned about
their occupation. The Egyptians had a great distaste for shepherds. This
distaste for shepherds would allow the family of Jacob to live apart from the
Egyptians. This separation would allow the family to maintain their religious
beliefs and practices. They would not be immersed in the Egyptian culture and
pagan religious practices.
Have you thought about how you live your life
and the need for distinctions in your lifestyle so that you, too, would be set
apart?
What things of the world do you allow into your
life that maybe you should turn away?
