Gen 37:2 | MHM | STEP | v. 2 : Joseph, at seventeen years old, helps his brothers take care of the sheep. Even though Joseph is his father’s favorite, he is not lazy. He also brings his father a report about his brothers’ wrong actions. Joseph is not telling tales to be mean, but trying to help his father correct their behavior. Sometimes, people who try to help others change are seen as enemies (Proverbs 9:8 ).

‏ Genesis 37:2

v. 2: Joseph, at seventeen years old, helps his brothers take care of the sheep. Even though Joseph is his father’s favorite, he is not lazy. He also brings his father a report about his brothers’ wrong actions. Joseph is not telling tales to be mean, but trying to help his father correct their behavior. Sometimes, people who try to help others change are seen as enemies (Proverbs 9:8 ^a).