Rev. Cinda Gorman
JULY 10, 2011
In this sermon from Genesis, Cinda tells the story of Esau, the skillful hunter, and his brother Jacob, a peaceful man. Their father Isaac loved Esau, but their mother Rebekah loved Jacob best. We learn from this story that Esau gave up his birthright for the immediate enjoyment of a simple bowl of stew.
Although we no doubt think of this as unfortunate and rather stupid of Esau, we discover that such short sighted serving of our desires is expressed in many different ways throughout history even to this day. When we give priority to our appetites for making money, and enjoying material and sensual pleasures, we often neglect our families and in a broader sense give up our birthright to the Spiritual Blessings of our Heavenly father. Over and over again we find ourselves accepting temporary pleasures in exchange for eternal rewards.
Listen as Cinda so articulately explains the paradox that life in the flesh is a life of bondage, while life in the spirit is a life of freedom to willingly serve God.
To listen to this sermon
a cassette is available in the Church Library
