Genesis 33:13-14
…as the children be able to endure… It is important for a man to remember not to drive his family harder than they are able to withstand. Sometimes change is necessary, especially when you are leading your family out of worldliness, but be gentle. You want to lead them forward, not to drive them away altogether.
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Vayishlach 5769 – As They Are Able
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Wednesday, November 21st, 2007Genesis 32:7-8
…he divided the people…and the flocks… Jacob divided his camp into two companies. In one company went all of his livestock, and in the other went his family and other possessions. (We can know the general manner of division because verses 22 and 23 say that all four women and eleven sons were still with him after he had sent off his livestock.) He sent the former ahead so that, if they encountered bandits (or an angry, estranged brother), he might still be able to save the latter. Contrary to popularly accepted propoganda, the patriarchs did not consider their wives and children to be mere chattel. He was willing to sacrifice all his wealth before risking even one of the concubines.