THE HEART OF MAN
Genesis 42:28 And he said unto his brethren, My money is restored; and, lo, it is even in my sack: and their heart failed them, and they were afraid, saying one to another, What is this that God hath done unto us?
Their heart failed them. These men (the brothers of Joseph) were already in a state of fear because they felt they were being punished for their sins. They had sold Joseph, and had no idea where he was or what he was doing. They were now being treated roughly by the governor of Egypt, and thought that this must be God's judgment on them. When they opened their sacks heading home, they found all of their money restored. This made their hearts fail. We must realize that the way we act will not only affect the immediate situation. If we do someone wrong, God will repay us for what we have done. May we always strive to live a life that is pleasing to God, demonstrative of Christian principles, and right with our fellow man.
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