Genesis 27 tells the story of Jacob deceiving his father Isaac.

Afterwards Jacob's mom, Rebekah, comes up with the idea of sending Jacob to her brother's house (Laban) until things "settle down".

We read in verse 45: "Until thy brother's anger turn away from thee, and he forget that which thou has done to him: then I will send and fetch thee from thence: why should I be deprived also of you both in one day?"

She planned to call him back - but never saw him again!

What we have here is an example of the "Law of Unintended Consequences".

We cannot contain the impact of sin.

When we take matters into our hands.

When we ignore truth and deceive others.

There is no telling what it will lead to.

Today, let us not make any excuse for doing wrong. Let us not seek to convince ourselves that we know how things will work out if we do wrong.

Let us do what is right and leave the consequences to God!