Gen 31:1-2, Now Jacob heard the words of Laban’s sons, saying, “JACOB HAS TAKEN AWAY ALL THAT WAS OUR FATHER’S, AND FROM WHAT WAS OUR FATHER’S HE HAS ACQUIRED ALL THIS WEALTH.” And Jacob saw the countenance of Laban, and indeed it was not favorable toward him as before.
Laban’s sons were filled with envy which made it dangerous for Jacob. Remember, JESUS HIMSELF WAS HANDED OVER TO PILATE BECAUSE OF THEIR ENVY OF HIM, MATT 27:18.
Jas 3:16, for where envy and self-seeking exist, confusion and EVERY EVIL THING ARE THERE.
Gen 31:19, Now Laban had gone to shear his sheep, AND RACHEL HAD STOLEN THE HOUSEHOLD IDOLS THAT WERE HER FATHER’S.
Rachel probably grew up with this idol in her home and wanted to take it. We also bring so much of our past with us! IT’S TIME TO CLEANSE OUR HANDS AND CUT OFF OUR FORMER IDOLS!
Jas 4:8, draw near to GOD and He will draw near to you. CLEANSE YOUR HANDS, YOU SINNERS; and purify your hearts, you double-minded.
Psa 51:10, Create in me a clean heart, O God, And renew a steadfast spirit within me.
WALK IN HIS LOVE AND TRUTH! HE IS NEAR!