Genesis 27 reminds us that sin is very often a matter of timing. What Jacob desires in Genesis 27 is not wrong. He wants his father's blessing. This is a legitimate desire because God had told Isaac and Rebekah that the blessing would belong to Jacob not Esau, even though Esau was older. In desiring the blessing, Jacob only wants what he was promised would be his. The problem is that Jacob goes about acquiring this right desire in the wrong way. Rather than trusting in God and waiting for his timing, he goes ahead to take what he has been promised by his own cunning and devices (along with some help from mom).
Much sin comes out of improper timing. Sex is a wonderful gift from God, but God reserves it for a certain time and relationship. Having material things is not in and of itself wrong, but taking stealing or going into debt is not what God desires. Wanting a good job to provide for our family is a good desire. We should not, however, sabotage the careers of others for our gain. Avoiding sin is not only about aligning our desires with God's desires. It is also about trusting in Him to fulfill those desires rather than trying to claim God's promises on our own.
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